I DESERVE

inspired by another quick skimming of my dating bible, "He's Just Not That Into You"...

a few slogans to keep in mind when dating and living one's life:
DON'T WASTE THE PRETTY
Better than nothing isn't good enough
Mixed Messages are a woman's excuse

I DESERVE:
To be treated with respect and dignity.
A man who is proud to be giong out with me.
A man who wants to date me, be seen with me and is willing to tell people about me / us.
To be a priority in someone else's life, not an afterthought.
A man who admits when he's made a mistake.
To be wanted.
To be cherished and adored.
To be complimented (without fishing).
Someone who actually likes me, not who they think I could be.
Surprises (because I love surprises).
Someone who does what they say they are going to do.
To be asked out.
To be asked out 24-48 hours in advance of a potential date.
To be presented with a planned date, not some vague "hanging out".
Advance planning and follow through.
To get a phone call.
To get a phone call during the daylight hours.
To get a return phone call / text, even if it is just to say, "I'm busy, we'll chat later."
Someone who is willing to consider and discuss the future.
To not be shushed (to be the loud, exuberant me that I am).
Someone who orders my favorite drink without asking.


Do you have more suggestions? Please post or email them to me. This is a list I wrote up last night when I was inspired.

added by my dear friend Juan,
to be as central a focus of his life, as he is to mine.