"You know, I don't think we can keep doing this anymore. I mean, I like you, don't get me wrong. You're honestly the kind of girl a guy wants to marry, but this just isn't going to work out, I'm sorry."

If a guy has ever given you this line or something like it, don’t get upset. I know it isn’t fun getting turned down, but this one is different. I used to hate getting told this statement, “you’re the kind of girl a guy marries.” Honestly, I thought it was another way of saying “it’s not you, it’s me.” Maybe it is for some guys when they say it, but most of the time, it’s because you are exactly what they are looking for, but it’s too soon.

If a guy needs time to let loose and be single, that's totally fine. I'd rather not be the girl who he enjoys his "young life" with. In my mind, I’d rather be the one who he ends up growing old with. Maybe I'm alone in this, maybe I'm not, but if a guy can tell you that you are marriage material before wanting to settle down, be thankful.

Why do I love being this type of girl? The respect. The appreciation. You are more than just some girl a guy just wants for one night or maybe a month just for fun. You're more than just some random girl he meets at a bar and never speaks to again. You are the girl a guy wants to start a family with. Trust me, he won’t forget you and he will probably admire you from afar, but he knows better than to get wrapped up with a girl he could fall in love with when he’s not ready.

I’d rather be that girl, as odd as it sounds. I may not be as “fun” or as wild as some other girls, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. I’m someone he is actually looking for. I’d rather be the type of girl guys are wanting when they are ready to settle down, not when they are ready to enjoy their “young life." One day I’ll meet a guy that feels the same way as these guys I’ve already met, but he’ll be ready. I’d rather spend time with myself and explore the world than explore the men.

Some things are worth the wait. I’d rather be the one worth waiting for.