Aug 11, 2005 17:21
Ok, I don't watch TV much b/c most of the content apalls me either with its stupidity or blatant objectification of women. But, earlier I was watching Laguna Beach just for a moment, seeing as it was already on in the living room. This has got to be the stupidest thing I hear repeatedly out of the mouths of women;
A girl and her three friends are discussing how its obvious that girl #1's boyfriend cheats on her. There is evidence, typical red flags, etc. Girls #2 and #3 are encouraging girl 1 to ditch the boyfriend. Girl #1's defending argument is "It's not that easy for me to get guys, and unless I have hard evidence, I'm not ending my relationship. This is how everyguy I've ever known or dated has treated me".
Of course that's how every guy has ever treated you, that's the kind of treatment you accept.
Women are settling for mediocrity, and men are striving to be as mediocre as possible.
If you expect the best for yourself, that is what you will receive. What you accept is what you get. You can't expect better treatment if you settle for whatever you can get immediately. If you want a quality partner, you have to wait for it because they're not the crap you run into everyday. It takes a little time because, what's quality? "superiority in kind" - above average, unusual, abnormal, distinguished (marked by eminence, distinction , or excellence)... if you crossed paths with quality men/women everyday, would they not become the norm? Would they any longer be appreciated for their superior quality? Only against those who are seriously "not quality".. But they wouldn't stand out if they were the majority.
It takes time and patience, and if you're struggling with impatience you're looking for a partner, to look leads to desperation, a perfume that acts more like a repellant.. and desperation leads to settling for something below your standards. Have astronomically high standards, if you refuse to accept poor treatment, you will never be treated poorly. Have some strength, realize how amazing you are, understand what you deserve, and also consider that you most likely don't give yourself enough credit meaning, you probably deserve better than you think you do - so always, always, always trade up :D
Come on, think people.
Sorry, just had to preach a little :D
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