I think that every girl remembers the first time that they watched as Derek Shepherd emerged onto the screen. Whether you have been a loyal fan since day one or you live your life through Grey's Anatomy on Netflix(I may or may not be on season six for the third time), it is hard not to quickly wish for a man as wonderful as him in your life. Although they have not always had the most picture perfect relationship, I think that is why everyone loves MerDer. Here are 15 reasons why every girl secretly wants their own McDreamy.
1. It may not have necessarily been love at first sight
2. But he sure knows how to make an impression
This was the meeting that started it all. Who knew that a simple one night stand would turn into one of the greatest love stories on television?
3. He makes you believe that grand gestures still exist
I don't think anyone believed that Meredith would be the person to put her heart completely on the line, but Derek with that smile and that charm can make a girl do crazy things, even if it is building a house out of candles. Now of course Meredith isn't the only one in the relationship who does crazy things to prove that she cares. Let's face it, what girl wouldn't go crazy over an elevator full of items from memory lane? Derek Shepherd definitely wins for smooth points.
4. But at the same time, sometimes it is also the little things
"It was a Thursday morning, you were wearing that ratty little "Dartmouth" T-shirt you look so good in, the one with the hole in the back of the neck. You'd just washed your hair and you smelled like some kind of... flower. I was running late for surgery. You said you were going to see me later, and you leaned to me, you put your hand on my chest and you kissed me. Soft. It was quick. Kind of like a habit. You know, like we'd do it everyday for the rest of our lives. And you went back to reading the newspaper and I went to work. That was the last time we kissed."
If Derek didn't already have your heart, he should have gotten it with this line.
5. He knows how to make you laugh
C'mon, you have to admit that they are the cutest.
6. He knows how to unleash his inner child
Derek with Zola <3
7. He understands that your best friend will always have a special place in your heart
Well what do you expect, Derek? Christina is Meredith's person.
8. He will not always be the perfect guy
You can not tell me that your jaw didn't drop at this scene.
9. He will make you say things you never thought you would say
Okay, here it is. Your choice, it's simple, her or me. And I'm sure she's really great. But Derek, I love you. In a really big pretend to like your taste in music, let you eat the last piece of cheesecake, hold a radio over my head outside your bedroom window, unfortunate way that makes me hate you... love you. So pick me. Choose me. Love me
Am I the only one who has ever dreamed of saying this to someone? Pick me, choose me, love me.
10. He will break your heart, but he knows exactly what to say to make it better
You saved her too, Derek.
11. He may not be perfect, but he will sure try
Whenever Meredith starts getting all dark and twisty, you can always count on Derek to be there to save her.
12. He is okay with being vulnerable
What guys do you meet now days that are okay with their heart being on their sleeve?
13.He gets that love doesn't need to be romantic. It just needs to be real.
Best Wedding Proposal Ever
14. He really is someone that turns you into a better version of yourself
Our favorite Meredith is the Meredith that only comes from being with Derek.
15. And finally he understands that when life gets tough, sometimes you just have to dance it out.
Every girl needs a little Derek Shepherd in their life. Patrick Dempsey, thank you for giving all of us fan girls out there unrealistic expectations for 11 years straight. You will always hold a piece of our heart.
