Often times I think we are under the perception that we deserve love when we are at our best.

We think that love should only come when we are “put together” enough to deal with all of the insecurities and flaws that have come our way.

But you need to go for the guy who genuinely has seen you at your worst.

And I mean your “worst.”

Date the guy who has seen you depressed AF, with tears and snot streaming down your face and still views you as beautiful.

Date the guy who is willing to express to you over and over again how special you are and will even take the time to give you reasons why, over and over again.

Date the guy who will remind you that you are being overdramatic and the situation isn’t as big as you think it is.

Date the guy who has seen you fussing over the mess that is your life, but reminds you of the progress you’ve made.

Date the guy who isn’t shocked or afraid of your “ugly” but will prove to you that it’s okay to be less than perfect.

Date the guy who won’t ever judge you for going through something that you feel you have no control over.

Date the guy who will wipe your tears in public when you are having a meltdown.

Date the guy who will pray with you when you are stressed.

Date the guy who knows you are feeling fucked up, but reminds you that everyone has their issues.

Date him because he’s not after you only when times are good, but is willing to stick with you when the storm hits.

Date him, because he’s authentic. He truly wants to meet you.