Here are 8 signs that your standards are too high: It's okay to have a checklist of what you want in a future relationship... Saying things like, "I want someone loyal, funny, outgong, who has a good job, etc." is fine. It's good to know the basic things you want in a person. However, if you’ve been in the dating game for a while and are feeling frustrated with the apparent lack of options, at a certain point it might be worth asking if it’s possible that the problem is actually that you’re being overly picky. We each have a non-negotiable mental list of the things we look for in a partner or relationship. And this isn’t the problem—it makes sure we’re compatible with the person we end up with. You need a person to prove himself or herself to you overand over again, before you consider opening up to him or her.4. You have a particular style or type of person you like andwill only date this kind of person. You are willing to date anyone fairly decent, whether theyare a good match for you or not.2. You don't want much from a partner: a sense of humor, a job,and being attracted to the person is good enough.3. You will accept lots of imperfections in your partner.5.
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