Don't Wait For That Guy | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

Don't Wait For That Guy

97
Don't Wait For That Guy
The Hungry Gypsy

As I scrolled through my Facebook news feed, I noticed an influx of my friends sharing a particular article entitled "Wait For That Guy," written by a fellow Odyssey community member. The article gained a considerable amount of traction, and more than five of my personal friends re-posted this article. The heart of the article is pure and well-intentioned but discloses a large amount of information about the way women view themselves and life just by the title. I am by no means undermining the fact that women should NEVER compromise their integrity for the sake of a relationship, but ...

I'm here to say, don't wait for THAT guy.

I grew up with the mentality that once I found the perfect man, my life would be complete. I would ride off into the sunset on a unicorn with my husband and life would be perfect.

But then I pulled my head out of Cinderella's ass.

We, as women, need to take charge of our own lives, start living for ourselves, and discover life on our own. We don't need to bide our time swiping through Tinder matches and evaluating every man we deem attractive that walks by as future husband material. We need to raise ourselves up to a higher standard.

Your life does not begin, nor end, when you find your soulmate. Your significant other should not function as your savior, but rather your complimentary equal.

So ladies, instead of waiting for the man who "makes you laugh," the man "who motivates you," and the man "who respects you," do those things for yourself. Love yourself, make yourself laugh and respect yourself more than basing your entire life's purpose on "waiting for a man."

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Health and Wellness

To The Cheerful Person On Their Rainy Days, You Are Valid

The world is not always sunshine and rainbows, and you do not have to be, either.

229
pug covered with blanket on bedspread
Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash

Ask friends of mine to name a quality about me, and one a lot them will point out the fact that I am almost always smiling. I like to laugh and smile -- not to quote Buddy the Elf in April, but smiling is my favorite! It is probably my favorite go-to expression. However, what a lot of people do not see is that I have my down days. I have days when smiling and laughing is a real struggle, or when I have so much on my plate that going out of my way to behappy takes more effort than I have stored in me. Be it a symptom of college and growing up or a facet of life, I cannot always be content.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

11 Struggles of Packing for College

It would be so much easier to just pay someone to do it for you

297
a room with boxes and a window

1. Figuring out when to start

Timing is key, you don’t want to start too early or too late.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

15 Times 'Parks and Recreation' Has Summed Up Your Life

Relatable moments from one of the best shows I have ever watched.

233
parks and rec
Liz Keysmash

Amidst my hectic college career, I always find time for one thing, even on the busiest weeks: Parks and Recreation. This show has made me laugh and has made me cry, but most of all I have related to this show more than I would like to admit.

Here are some "Parks and Rec" moments that relate to life struggles that just about everyone faces.

Keep Reading...Show less
April Ludgate
Facebook

April Ludgate from Parks and Recreation is notorious for her "I don't care" attitude. She speaks her mind without caring what anyone thinks of her. Fans love her because she isn't afraid to be herself. April can seem cold and negative, but she's really just fearless and strong-minded. And despite her sometimes harsh words, April truly cares about the people she's closest to. These are all reasons she is the epitome of a college student. April complains whenever she has to do any kind of work, but ends up doing the work anyway. April Ludgate is the ultimate college student spirit animal.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

11 Ways To Live The Best Life You Can

Life is full of twists and turns, but you have to keep going.

55
girl bike

Life is all about twist and turns, sideways and which ways. Nothing is permanent, so we should take risks, and chase our dreams. We are taught at a young age many lessons that will follow us into adulthood. What we aren't taught is how to feel, and how we handle those emotions. We just have to figure them out ourselves, and that's not fun. In my 21 years of living, I have come to know that way too many people can't handle emotions, or the fact that not everyone is dead inside like them. When you're like me, and you have zero control over your emotions, it's hard to feel comfortable around people who aren't so in touch with themselves. As much as I would like to feel nothing at times, I've accepted who I am and the fact that I can cry over practically nothing. So, there are some things in life that you just have to do.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments