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11 Parents Reveal The #1 Quality Their Child's S.O. Must Have Before Getting Their Approval

Don't be a douche and you're already 10 steps ahead of the competition!

Jessica Jung
Aug 13, 2018
University of Michigan
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11 Parents Reveal The #1 Quality Their Child's S.O. Must Have Before Getting Their Approval
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Dating can be tough. Finding a high-quality significant other is even tougher. I'm a strong believer that dating and finding "the one" involves a lot of trial and error because what or who you wanted at the age of 18 might not be what or who you want at the age of 22. Luckily, these parents let us in on the qualities that matter––the ones that will help you build a future.

Here are the most important qualities parents want in their son or daughter's boyfriend or girlfriend:

1. Mother, 22-year-old daughter

"They have to treat my child with kindness and respect. I need to know that my child and their heart are in good hands."

2. Father, 19 & 24-year-old daughters

"He needs to be hardworking because a job is the most important thing to have in order to support my daughters."

3. Mother, 20-year-old son & 22-year-old daughter

"They have to be trustworthy. A relationship without trust is bound to fail. If a person is trustworthy, they will be respected. With respect, there will be kindness. If a person is kind, they will have compassion. With compassion, there will be love."

4. Mother, 20-year-old daughter

"He needs to have morals, respect, and love for my daughter just like her dad loves me."

5. Father, 22-year-old daughter

"He must have morals because then I'll know my daughter is in good hands."

6. Mother, 20-year-old

"He must provide. He should be employed and making a good salary. I know that's old-fashioned but I think it's as important as ever."

7. Mother, 14 & 18-year-old

"Respect is the most important quality to have."

8. Mother, 19 & 24-year-old daughters

"They must treat my daughters like queens because they deserve it."

9. Father, 22-year-old daughter

"He needs to have respect for women, and especially for my daughter, because I need to know she's well taken care of."

10. Mother, 20-year-old son

"They need to make them laugh more than they make them cry because there needs to be more good times than bad when they are together."

11. Mother, 21-year-old daughter

"Self-respect is the most important quality because when you have self-respect, it allows you to respect others. Respecting each other is very important in a relationship."

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Why I Love Being Single (And You Should, Too)

Dedicated to February 14

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1. You don't have to feel guilty about flirting with customers for tips (or just for shits and giggles).

2. You can be obnoxiously flirtatious with anyone you want. You are free to be that girl that flirts with everybody and makes 'em all smile (it's especially fun when the guy is as cute as Collin Jost). No shame.

3. Making random men nervous with your superior beauty and intense eye contact just for the hell of it is really amusing and empowering.

4. No one gives two poops if ya legs are hairy (your man shouldn't either but *Kermit the Frog meme* That's none of my business)

5. The toilet seat will remain down.

6. There's more money to spend on yourself.

7. There's always this secret butterfly in your tummy that marvels at the possibility that when you go out this weekend you're gonna meet someone super handsome/wonderful/prince-like and have this moment of dazzling dalliance.

8. Nothing is that serious...you can take it all with a grain of salt...you don't owe anybody anything.

9. You can dance with anyone and everyone...or no one (Hello frat boi w/ glasses, I see you).

10. You don't have to fluff anyone's ego but your own.

11. Free drinks and dinners from single guys (It's not taking advantage if they're offering; a girl's gotta eat).

12. You have more time to learn how to love and improve yourself rather than constantly pouring your energy into another person.

13. You don't have to sacrifice your cheesy Jen Aniston rom-coms and Gilmore Girls for his Fast and Furious/other dumb action movie featuring blonde that is only in the movie to supply a relationship to the male lead and to make him look more masculine/empowered in juxtaposition (In other words, you don't have to deal with a guy being a crabby Patty while you watch your cute movies).

14. You can daydream about what your future husband may be doing right now (and not get stressed/guilty out because you're not picturing your current boyfriend that's crazy about you as your future husband).

15. There is more time to be spent with your girlfriends.

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Characteristics of the astrological signs, explained through GIFS.

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Each sign is determined by the relative positions of celestial bodies to ourselves at our moment of birth, which is said to influence our personalities. Find your zodiac GIF below, based on the traits and characteristics provided by each sign.

***Disclaimer: GIFS are meant to be lighthearted and are based on descriptions of signs from http://www.astrology-zodiac-signs.com/.

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When you are on your own and tired, things happen.

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They're not just your friends, they're your family.

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