People say that you will meet Mr. Right when you least expect it, maybe when you aren’t even searching for him in the first place. Some believe in fate and others don’t. No matter what the story is, each and every one of you deserves the very best. Don’t settle for anyone because the perfect guy does exist.

I know you’re thinking that this is a load of crap. In our generation, it’s hard to find a decent guy, let alone Mr. Right. Admit it, you’re daydreaming about “him” right now. Unfortunately for us, we have found ourselves stuck in a time when the idea has been blurred with the rise of hookup culture, social media and shifting cultural norms.

Do I sound like I know what I’m talking about? I don’t have a ring on my finger. I’m just what you would call a hopeless romantic. I know, it sucks. You have been let down time and time again. Heartbreak is part of the journey but we may save ourselves some grief if we simply just wait it out.

Wait for the guy who… Properly asks you on a date.

Yes, a real date. PSA. Netflix is not a date and you are indefinitely setting yourself up for negative consequences. Believe it or not, dates aren’t just for those already in relationships. It’s the best way to get to truly know someone. Let him take you dinner, hold the door and pick up the tab like a true gentleman.

Wait for the guy who… Puts in the time and effort.

Everyone has their strengths, flaws, and quirks. Chances are that if he isn’t curious to know about you and fails to ask you questions, his intentions lie elsewhere. He should be embracing every piece of you fully and with enthusiasm. If he knows your favorite color, that’s cool but we aren’t in middle school anymore.

Wait for the guy who… Respects your body.

Ladies, stop letting sleazy boys feel you up and sexually pressure you. Your body is precious. First and foremost, you have to treat it as such. If you can’t, then you can’t expect any guy too. I can’t emphasize that enough. Maybe I am naïve, but I don’t think many happy endings start with sex on the first night. Think about it.

Wait for the guy who… Is “whipped.”

Didn’t anticipate that one, did you? Let me explain. I am using that term in a sense meaning that he makes you a priority and doesn’t allow himself to take you for granted. Please understand that I am not encouraging you to whine and beg your guy to get you Chik-fil-a just because he will. Get your own.

Wait for the guy who… Makes you think.

Mr. Right is a permanent position. “Until death does us part” is going to be a snooze if the conversation is dull. You want the guy who expands your mind. You should get lost in the flow of conversation with him. You can talk about anything and everything. Soon enough, you are seeing the world in new light.

Wait for the guy who… Has eyes full of love.

Words aren’t always everything. Next time he looks at you, what do you see? What do you feel? You deserve the guy who looks at you like you are the only person on earth. His eyes should tell you that your beauty blows him away, that there is no place he would rather be and he is proud to have someone as amazing as you in his life.

Similar to many millennials, I grew up watching Disney princesses find their prince. Therefore, naturally my Mr. Right has some fairly high romantic expectations to meet. Okay, so maybe he won’t meet Walt Disney’s standards. Nonetheless, I intend to wait for a guy that has qualities like the ones previewed here.

Don’t lose hope! He is out there. Until then, you do you.