I often hear women saying that they won't lower their standards for a man. I more often hear the same from men. We all want that perfect significant other. But is that realistic?

I am a twenty-something and I am single. Like may of my peers, I have high expectations for the man that I'm going to be with. I expect them to be courteous, kind-hearted and strong-willed, but I also want him to have a beard and look a lot like Chris Pratt. This isn't realistic. I am very aware that I probably won't find an animal loving, educated, family-oriented, dinosaur slaying man anytime soon. Yet, I still have these standards.

That's why I'm supporting the movement of lowering your standards. Ladies, gentleman, let's all just remember that even though we all are individually wonderful, we may not be the catch of the century. We all have flaws. Every single person has an aspect about themselves that someone else isn't going to like. So how exactly can we expect our partner to be perfect?

I blame social media for much of this generation's relationship woes. It's created this unrealistic idea of what relationships are like. Twitter does a really good job at making it look easy. Buy her flowers. Rub his back. Bring her pizza and a puppy. Make him dinner in your underwear. It's not that easy. Yes, these are moments that would be nice, but long-term they aren't realistic. Be with someone who pushes you to be better. Someone who makes you feel loved and appreciated. Make sure that your priorities are theirs as well. Choose a person who knows that love isn't easy and is willing to work for it. These are real relationship goals. These are goals that you should have in mind for anyone you closely associate with, not just with your significant other.

Social media has also changed the way we view each other's worth. If he's not in the gym every day he doesn't care about his body. If she doesn't have a Beyoncé booty then she's not worth your time. News flash, no one has a Beyoncé booty but Queen Bee. It's not fair to say that all these other couples online that snapped a picture at the right time are "goals." Make your own goals with your partner. Maybe your goal is that this week you spend less time watching Netflix together and more time outside. It may not look like much to others, but to your relationship, it could be all the difference.

Instead of proving your worth by attraction of the person you're with, prove your worth by being with someone who respects, supports and loves you. Be with the person who makes you be a better person. And honestly, that's all there is to it.