As a single girl with the most beautiful friends in the world, I have observed several relationships and this is what I have taken away from seeing those relationships succeed or fail.

1. WAIT TO DATE

As a young girl in this generation I know how hard it is to hear the word wait. If you are anything like me and never dated anyone, it can feel like you've been waiting forever! However, waiting isn't the enemy here. I know it sounds corny, but I truly believe that God has someone special that He has hand-picked for each of His beautiful daughters. From what I have seen and heard from friends and family is that waiting is the smartest thing you can do. When you don't wait, you rush, and that will only lead you to heartache. That is not what your Heavenly Father wants for you!

2. Let him pursue you!

We live in the age of GIRL POWER and I am here for it! However, when it comes to romantic relationships, I still believe that it is the man whom should pursue you. God created men with hearts to pursue and has equipped them for it. You do not need to go chasing after them, if they are the one for you then God will place them in your life; of that I am one-hundred percent positive!

3. Keep Your Priorities Straight

I have heard many stories involving lost friendships when one friend gets too involved in a romantic relationship. Whatever you do, do NOT let this happen to you! When I hear stories like this, my heart is broken! You and your friends are supposed to be there for each other at all times and no guy should be able to dismantle a strong, meaningful friendship. So if you do/ are in a relationship, don't forget to spend time with your friends because they are the ones that will always be behind you to catch you when you fall.

4. Be Your Own Person/ Be Independent

Like I said earlier, I am here for the girl power! Thus, I am here to tell you that you do not need a man to be happy or complete! It is so important to be confident in who you are and love yourself before you can allow anyone to love you. There is NOTHING wrong with being a single, independent woman. I believe that it is when we are single and take the time to focus on ourselves and our relationship with the Lord that we grow the most! Take time for yourself and cherish your time as a single person. Someone will come along eventually and by taking time to become the best version of yourself you can be, you will be all the better once you do get into a committed relationship.