Dating in 2018 is weird. A lot of people don't even actually date, they "talk." I think a lot of young people fall into this trap of "talking" because they don't want to seem high maintenance. But let me tell you, it's OK to have high standards. It's OK to be picky about who you date. Like, actually date.

It's OK to desire more out of a relationship. I know we've all heard the corny saying that whoever you're dating you're either going to marry or break up with. But isn't the reality of that a little startling? It makes sense to invest in someone you could actually see yourself spending your life with.

It's OK to have high expectations about dating. It's OK to want to be treated properly. You deserve to be with someone that goes above and beyond for you.

If you're with someone (dating, talking, whatever) who makes you feel like you're asking "too much" from them, I honestly think you should reevaluate. As cheesy as it sounds, when you're with the right person, they won't feel like you're asking too much of them.

Life is way too short to try and be the chill, cool girl who doesn't care and just goes with the flow. If you're not comfortable with just "talking" and letting each other entertain other people, speak up. Your heart and your emotions are way too important to push to the side for someone who can't value them.

I can speak from experience because I've been on both sides of the spectrum. And let me tell you, dating someone who is fully invested in who you are and who would do anything for you is the best feeling in the world.

So be picky. Ask for more. Don't settle.