High Expectations vs. Settling

Is it too much to ask to want a good guy?

Let me define good. I mean someone who isn't just trying to get in my pants, who will respect me, and who I can have an enjoyable time with. Apparently these qualities are hard to come by. I've been "in the dating scene" for... awhile now. So far, I have found a whole lot of Mr. Wrong's and not even a Mr. Almost. Maybe my standards are too high? I like to think that the man I'm looking for is achievable. Blame on the amazing male role models in my life, but I know there are good ones out there. I guess they just aren't where I am.

I never worry about this too much, but being in the middle of the wedding season (my refrigerator and Facebook page are covered with wedding invitations, engagement announcements, etc.) has got me thinking. I like to think I'm ready for marriage. I've got my college degree. I'm in a profession I love, but is not limited to certain locations. I'm independent. I'm 23. Those are all pretty good qualifications for being ready to get married, right? I'm through with silly hook-ups and "just having fun." I think I'm ready to find someone that I can spend forever with. I want to date men with marriage potential. I'm ready for Mr. Right to step in and save me from all the awkwardness of dating around. So, to get to my original point... Do I stick to my high expectations for what I desire in a future husband or do I settle for something not quite as perfect? I realize there won't be one "perfect" guy out there for me. Nobody is perfect. But I do have high expectations on non-negotiable qualities. I suppose I can slide a little on some of the "fluffy" qualities. By this, I mean, the qualities that don't affect who I am and what I believe, the important stuff.

Maybe I'm just getting restless where I am. I'd like to think that my future spouse is not here in the panhandle. But maybe he is? I sure haven't seen any inklings of him, if he is. I guess I'll put on my optimistic face a while longer and see how it works out for me.


Two posts in two days. Look at me go.