Saying No

I've been on this "say yes to everything and everyone" spree. While it makes for hilarious stories, I think it's starting to take me down. After analyzing my current "man related" funk with some good friends, I've decided that maybe putting myself around so many idiots, I've started thinking that I don't deserve better. So my new goal is to only put myself around men who validate me for being me. I need to realize that I am worth a good man. I have a lot to offer, and I do not need to settle for second best. So I am raising my standards. No more saying yes to every loser who asks if I want to hang out. As such, I'm revising my list. I used to think that I really shouldn't look for a man with all of those qualities, as that is kinda unrealistic. But I need to realize that I deserve a guy who provides me with what I need. I am committing to not settling. To knowing that I am so much better being single than wasting my time with a guy just for the validation of having a guy like me. So...here's my new standard for dating, understanding that I will revise it whenever I feel like.

1. He needs to ask me out at least a week in advance. I'm tired of the "do you wanna go out tomorrow night?" question. No I do not. I already have plans idiot.
2. He will have a definite plan. I saw a sign for the movie "He's Just Not That Into You" that said Hanging out IS NOT dating. So it's true. I will not be hanging out. I will be dating.

3. He will pay. I am all for women's rights and junk, but on the first few dates, he will pay.
4. Going along with number 3, he will come to my door, open the car door for me, open all other doors for me, and walk me to the door when the date is over.

5. He will not answer the phone or read a text. There could be some circumstances that would allow me to forgo this rule, but for the most part, the date is about us getting to know each other, not me realizing how popular he is.
6. After he's walked me to my door, he will not kiss me. I am going to quit kissing on the first date. I am worth a the wait.
7. He will tell me I look pretty. Because I do.
8. He will respond to my text telling him I had a good time when I text him the next day. Unless he is anti-text, in which case, there would be no second date for sho as we would obviously not be compatible.
9. He will call me within the three days after the date. And respond to my text telling him

Ok. I am sure there will be more, but not for now, because my Chinese food is here.