Finding Mr. Right by blogger Casey

You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you meet Prince Charming. At least, that’s the advice I’ve always heard growing up. I think I can speak for many of us that it seems nearly impossible to find a good, genuine guy sometimes. If you are like me and have seriously wondered whether or not ‘Mr. Right’ even exists, here are a few tips I’ve picked up to convince you to keep going on your journey to get the right relationship with someone who cares, respects, and loves you.

1. Love Yourself First

Before you can find someone to love, you need to love yourself. It sounds cliché, I know, but being in a relationship won’t suddenly fix all of the insecurities that you feel about yourself. Only you can do that, and it takes serious time and effort.

2. Look for Someone Who Complements You

It’s okay to have different interests, in fact that is a good thing! You shouldn’t be looking for someone who is exactly like you, but rather someone who complements your personality and brings a new perspective to your life that you would lack without him around.

3. Know What You Want

People often get stuck in bad relationships because they don’t know what they want from a relationship or are unsure of how they feel. Making a ‘list’ of qualities may be too extreme, but having a general idea of qualities you want in a partner is a good place to start.

4. Look Beyond the Physical

Bad relationships are often ones in which there is physical attraction but little else. Look beyond appearance and lust and find someone who you can connect with on a physical and emotional level.

5. Don’t Hesitate – Go After What You Want!

This is 2016, and it is no longer socially necessary for a man to always make the first move. If you see someone at a bar or out and about, go up and talk to him!

6. Stop Playing Games

Going along with that, ignore the stupid ridiculous dating ‘rules’ and be genuine, honest, and you from the start. Don’t play hard-to-get or mind games with him, just be yourself and don’t be afraid to be real.

7. Be Patient

All good relationships take time to develop. Live in the moment, stop overthinking things, and be yourself. Maybe love won’t happen for you tomorrow, but it will one day soon, I promise.