A short personal monologue about dating advice emphasizing authenticity and normalizing rejection. The speaker argues that not being for everyone is okay, that rejection often reflects differing tastes rather than personal failure, and that successful dating requires finding one compatible partner rather than seeking universal approval.
What I wish I knew when I was dating. Number one, you are not for everyone and that's okay. I know there were times in my life where if someone I wanted didn't like me back or went cold, I would take that to be a reflection of my value or how attractive I was or that I had failed in attracting this person, that I had made a mistake, that I'd done something stupid, that I shouldn't have, I shouldn't have said that or I should have done this. But remember this, if we're being an authentic version of ourselves, we will get rejected. It's not just normal, it should be expected. Because when we're bringing all of ourselves to the table, we won't be for everybody. And that has nothing to do with our work. It has to do with everybody else's taste. Because here's the thing: dating and love is not a popularity contest. If you're being intentional about finding a relationship, you don't need everyone, you just need one.
