I think it is safe to say we all have a little something inside of us, whether we would ever admit it or not, that craves being that Insta-worthy power couple who are completely and hopelessly in love.

I almost feel like it is just a part of life. I mean who doesn't sit there thinking just because you are 20 years old and have not found the “one" quite yet, you are completely and utterly single for life? Though I really probably should not be one to talk (hence my multiple failed attempts at unsuccessful relationships) maybe this little ode to all my past, present and future lovers might help people understand how to love me, and how to do it right.

Now, when faced with either a relationship that maybe just did not work out, or maybe a new, current flame that is seemingly ever burning, or even a crush that might need the little nudge, here are a list of things that I really want to say to you, but could never bring myself to do.

I will never be one of those demanding girls who straight up says, “this is how you're going to love me or this isn't going to work," but here is a somewhat universal guide. These are my thoughts, my feelings, and more than anything, things that I would list out for my utmost perfect lover for a little heads up as to what exactly is going to make me swoon.

Make sure if you choose me, you choose me every time.

Not just on the days where you are feeling extra lovey, or the nights when you are lonely. Is it so hard to remember that you chose me? Unless you have some messed up alternative motives then prove to me that I am your girl on a regular basis. I promise I'm not that hard to please.

Remember that I'm a strong and self-driven individual, but I still have those moments where I need you to be there for me.

We all have those moments, the ones that seem like your beautiful world is crumbling right in front of you, and there is absolutely nothing you can do to save it. In those moments you are at your worst, and while there's always friends and family to help lift you up, having some love from someone who means the world to you is always better than dealing with the stresses of college life alone.

I don't expect you to be a stage-5 clinger, but attention is good sometimes.

I have my own friends and you have yours. I would like to think that I am a semi-independent person, but when we are out together do not completely ignore me. If you can spend all day Sunday through Thursday with me, but the moment it hits 11 p.m. on a Friday night you act like you are the newest bachelor on campus, you are in for a rude awakening because that is not how it is going to be. I deserve better than that.

PDA is only cute sometimes.

This goes without saying, but nobody likes that couple who is always literally all over each other all the freaking time. I know this is some people's thing, they literally thrive off of it…but I am not into PDA even in the slightest bit. It makes me uncomfortable and self-conscious. Granted, giving me a kiss every so often, or the tell-tale hug from behind (ugh, instant butterflies, am I right?) *insert heart eyes emoji* is totally and completely okay, and actually welcomed. Holding hands is also a favorite, and a simple gesture that will instantly make me smile. It's like hi, I like you, just follow me while I show you off to the whole world.

And last but not least, we're GOING to fight, we WILL argue, I might cry and you might get frustrated, but at the end of the day I'll forgive you, just like you will forgive me.

People are so stubborn when it comes to forgiveness. It's literally the easiest thing to do. I say sorry, and you say sorry, maybe we talk about what went wrong, and that is the end of it (for most things.) But for whatever reason, people, rather couples, cannot bring themselves to admit they are in the wrong. Though, I promise that at the end of the day, there is no worse feeling than going to bed mad. Nobody wants to have to close their eyes at night with a weight heavier than a brick weighing them down, and apologizing for all the wrong is worth it in the end no matter how hard it might be.