02/23/2026
For the woman in the dating world.
You can’t convince a man to love you.
If he wants to, he will.
So instead of trying to prove your worth, look for the man who already sees it.
Look for the one who answers your calls and texts you back because he wants to talk to you ... not because he finally found the time days later.
Look for the man who gives clear answers and steady effort, not confusion and mixed signals. You should never have to wonder where you stand in his life.
Choose the man who wants you in his life ... not just as a temporary chapter, but as part of the story he’s building. A man who knows what he wants doesn’t need years to figure out if it’s you.
Pay attention to how he treats you. Does he respect your individuality? Does he encourage your education, your faith, your growth? The right man won’t compete with your progress ... he’ll celebrate it.
Remember ... wanting to be a priority is not “asking for too much.” It’s asking for the bare minimum.
Find the man who pursues you consistently. Who invites you into his world. Who asks you to go to church with him. Who makes sure you never fall asleep questioning whether you matter.
Watch how he treats his mother. That will tell you more than his charm ever will.
Don’t chase a man for his looks. Attraction fades. Character doesn’t. One day all that will be left is who he is on the inside.
Choose the man who protects you, who stands up for you even when you’re not in the room. The one who values you enough not to put himself in situations that risk losing you.
Find the man who wakes up every day looking for new ways to love you ... not with grand gestures, but with intention.
Because love isn’t about giving you the world. It’s about making you feel like you’re the only one in it.
Always remember ... your time is precious.
So dont spend it on someone who doesn’t see that you are too.
~ Cody Bret
