Being single for a long time is a woman's choice. Do not judge her for this, because she definitely has her reasons. Women who do this end up becoming their own person. Each woman who goes through the long period of being single, knows who she is on the inside and out. Being single gives you the time to discover on what you want in life. And there are some things you need to understand before you try to become part of her life.

1. She probably has had her heart broken multiple times.

Usually a girl will end up in a few bad relationships, and being single was the only option she had. She ends up growing into the idea of being single, and she becomes comfortable with it.

2. She ends up becoming strong and can stand on her own two feet.

Being on her own gives her the chance to heal her heart. Being on her own gives her a backbone.

3. She has a hard time of asking others for help.

Being the stubborn girl can take a toll. She'll always want to do stuff on her own, but ask if you can help her out.

4. She knows what she wants. She has no time for games.

In her past relationships this is what she has had to deal with. At this point in her life, she's looking for something more serious (if she's even looking).

5. She has a life, so she expects you to have one as well.

Being single has given her the chance to start her own life. Therefore, she wants you to be your own person too.

6. She does not mind doing things on her own.

She's been relying on herself for a while now. Therefore, she doesn't mind being alone.

7. She understands the importance of having balance in her life.

She understands the importance of having that balance with family, life, God, and even having time for herself. She understands that you'll both need balance, and she will try her best to make you happy.

8. She wants you to have a relationship with God.

God has helped her through this period of her life. She expects you to have the same relationship. She wants the relationship between you two based around him.

9. She needs a partner, not someone to depend on.

She needs someone to be there. She needs someone to love and support in any things she does. She does not need you to do everything for her, she just wants you to be there by her side.

10. She has trust issues.

She's been broken from other relationships, and being hurt too many times will cause this. She's been lied to countless of times and sometimes will question your motives towards her.

11. She guards her heart, but will love you unconditionally if show her who you truly are.

When she finally lets you into her life, know that she trusts you. Once she trusts you, she will fully open up to you on who she is.

12. She knows that whatever challenge comes her way, she'll never back down.

She's been through many obstacles in her life. When a challenge comes, she knows to not back down.

13. She wants you to love her the way that she loves you.

She'll give you all that she has to offer, if you do the same.

16. She knows what life has to offer and will seize the opportunity at any given moment.

She knows that the best is yet to come, and will want you to know that as well.