I’ve had a few boyfriends in my 20 years on this earth. I’ve had some good ones, some okay ones, and some "Oh God, what was I thinking, I must’ve been drunk" ones. I’ve dated the controlling ones, the ones who think it’s okay to hurt your feelings all the time, and even the one where you take him home to mom and she loves him but behind closed doors, it's another story.

Now I’ve learned from all those mistakes in the past and I’m way more prepared for the next guy. I mean, the type of prepared where my friends know the relationship is bad and they’re trying to tell me, then I know to listen this time and high tail it out of there. But this isn’t just about the past guys I’ve dated, this is about the guy who currently likes me. Yes, it’s very sweet of you for these past few months trying to get me to go on a date with you, but I just know something you don’t, and it’s something I’ve tried to make clear to you many times before. You aren’t high enough to fit my standards.

Now, I know what you’re thinking... That I’m stuck up and I should give this guy a chance - which I’m all for giving people chances until they give me a reason not to. But this is because I know he doesn’t meet my standards, and no, I will not lower myself just to feel loved by another human being. So, if you’re reading this, dude, please back off because now I’m feeling like Taylor Swift JR and I just wrote an article about you. I also do not feel the same way about you, either, there’s someone out there for you, it’s just not me. Also, the moral of this story is to make sure you set standards. I know I have and it’s thanks to all the ex’s that I have the high standards I do today and do not lower them for anyone because no one should have to lower themselves just to feel loved. There’s someone out there for everyone, someone who will certainly meet your standard or even exceed them. So, sit back, make a list, check it twice, and find out who’s going to be your Mr. Right.