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6 Reasons Lowering Your Standards Is The Wrong Move

Wait for the guy who truly loves you.

Ileana Gates

Apr 18, 2016

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6 Reasons Lowering Your Standards Is The Wrong Move

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Well, it's engagement season. Recently I had a friend tell me in conversation, "What if I never find the perfect guy? I probably just need to lower my standards to get that 'ring by spring' like everyone else."

I'll be honest, I once thought the same thing... Will I ever find a guy with my, what seems to be, impossibly high, standards?

I realized, though, yeah I should probably let go of the physical standards I have but there should be some things, us as girls should never settle on. We should wait it out, because even if it takes longer than expected, God has that perfect guy in store for you.

1. Wait for the guy who makes you laugh.

The guy that makes you smile when you're just done with the day, the guy who knows exactly what lame jokes to tell you that make you smirk, and the guy who will always try to make you smile or laugh when you're going through the hardest of times.

2. Wait for the guy that motivates you.

The guy who will push you to reach your dreams and goals. The guy who will encourage you when you feel like giving up and the guy who will motivate you to pursue God and encourage you to grow in your faith.

3. Wait for the guy that prays for you.

The guy who will set aside some sort of time per day to have you in his prayers. To pray for your goals, your life, and your relationship.

4. Wait for the guy who pursues God AND You.

The guy that pursues God and you daily. The guy who prays and is constantly yearning to seek God and the guy who loves you and still pursues you like it's the first date.

5. Wait for the guy that respects you.

Not just the guy that opens doors for you and pays for dinner, but the guy who respects your body, respects your morals and respects your choices.

6. Wait for the guy your family loves.

Because let's be honest, they really do know best.

So maybe I won't get that "ring by spring," but I know, that by not settling, I will get the "perfect" guy, and it'll be worth the wait.

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6 Reasons Lowering Your Standards Is The Wrong Move

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2. Wait for the guy that motivates you.

3. Wait for the guy that prays for you.

4. Wait for the guy who pursues God AND You.

5. Wait for the guy that respects you.

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Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

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Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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