{"id":114096,"date":"2026-06-15T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=114096"},"modified":"2026-06-15T11:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:02:17","slug":"standards-unrealistic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/standards-unrealistic\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Signs Your Standards Are Unrealistic"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.792452830189%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.34765625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:71.416666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having high standards is a great thing. No one should ever lower the bar just so they&rsquo;re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there is a fine line between knowing what you want and having crazy expectations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you in for a little <strong>introspecci\u00f3n<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&rsquo;s see whether your standards make perfect sense or if they&rsquo;re doing you <strong>more harm than good<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. You Have <em>the List<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-114122\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1060\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3.jpg\" alt=\"standards list\" class=\"wp-image-114122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3-170x114.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1060\" height=\"708\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201060%20708'%3E%3Crect%20width='1060'%20height='708'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"standards list\" class=\"wp-image-114122 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-3-170x114.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/drinking%20alcohol\/?orientation=landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a lengthy checklist for a potential partner, it&rsquo;s a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your standards should naturally cover physical appearance, kindness, and job status. But when it<strong> gets nitpicky<\/strong> about details, you&rsquo;re crossing into the unreasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might be rejecting great people because of some <strong>niche things<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dating isn&rsquo;t shopping; you don&rsquo;t get to pick and choose parts of people that you like while disregarding those that you don&rsquo;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can&rsquo;t find <em>cualquiera<\/em> who fits your preference, the problem might be you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. You Don&rsquo;t Even Meet Your Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-114121\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114121 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-2-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/drinking%20alcohol\/?orientation=landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You know your standards are messed up when even you can&rsquo;t meet them! You simply can&rsquo;t demand the things that you&rsquo;re not willing to give in return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I mean, you can, but how many people would actually be willing to put up with that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can&rsquo;t expect to keep a partner who&rsquo;s emotionally intelligent while you throw tantrums all the time. Just like you can&rsquo;t demand faithfulness if you have the wandering eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are not <strong>bringing the same energy<\/strong> to the table, most people would tell you you&rsquo;re not welcome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, before you demand perfection, take a hard look at yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. You Make Demands on the First Date<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-114120\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114120 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A first date should be casual. It&rsquo;s your chance to check out the other person while not making any commitments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you&rsquo;re going to start <strong>laying ultimatums<\/strong> right then and there, you&rsquo;ll scare off any normal person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one gets to demand exclusivity and investments from someone they just met &ndash; though certain relationship gurus would have you believe otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to slow down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overwhelming your date with your standards right off the bat will only make you <strong>seem desperate<\/strong> to lock them down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let the relationship take its own course. If you end up not liking them, you can always ghost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. You Expect Perfect Looks<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-100929\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20577'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='577'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100929 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-1024x577.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/godly-man-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The obsession with perfect faces and bodies needs to be addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The filters and the CGI characters have clearly messed up our standards, and we need to snap out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are dismissing people who have <strong>normal human bodies<\/strong>, like a little belly and some cellulite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s unreasonable to expect someone to always be dolled up. You know, even the most ripped people only look like that before meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While having preferences is okay, aesthetics still shouldn&rsquo;t be more important than <strong>conexi\u00f3n<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You want a partner, not a trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. You Want Good Treatment Without Giving It<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-113785\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113785 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/energy-block-5-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone loathes <strong>entitled<\/strong> personas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can&rsquo;t treat your date or the waiter like garbage, and then expect them to be kind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being high-maintenance is one thing; <strong>being rude<\/strong> is something else entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People pick up on that energy, and even if you&rsquo;re not nasty to them in that very moment, they know it&rsquo;s only a matter of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expecting to be treated with dignity is a perfectly good standard, but like all others, you must be willing to reciprocate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Money Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-87220\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87220 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/money-spiritual-3-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Estabilidad financiera<\/strong> is important, especially in your late twenties and later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one wants to commit to a person who&rsquo;s lazy and unmotivated. However, some of these money standards are off the charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You want a partner your age who earns a fortune, and you&rsquo;re like 25? I mean, you do understand they&rsquo;re fresh out of university and probably still an intern?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, it&rsquo;s insane to expect a boyfriend or girlfriend to pay your rent or give an allowance to your children. These are all expectations that I&rsquo;ve seen floating around the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s good to look for <strong>ambici\u00f3n <\/strong>y <strong>\u00e9tica del trabajo<\/strong>, but please, don&rsquo;t start with numbers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. You&rsquo;re Led by Romance Movies<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-114123\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114123 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dating-standards-4-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/drinking%20alcohol\/?orientation=landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your average relationship has some grand romantic moments, but they&rsquo;re typically reserved for <strong>special occasions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you expect your partner to sweep you off your feet every day, you&rsquo;ll be sorely disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Big declarations of love and a partner who always knows exactly how to fix your day aren&rsquo;t realistic standards; at least not always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real life doesn&rsquo;t come with slow motion and a piano soundtrack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si <strong>Hollywood fantasy<\/strong> is your standard, no regular person can measure up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. You Expect to Be the Apple of Their Eye<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-114083\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2.jpg\" alt=\"avoidant couple\" class=\"wp-image-114083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-960x686.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-1080x772.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-170x121.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"857\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20857'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='857'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"avoidant couple\" class=\"wp-image-114083 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-960x686.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-1080x772.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avoidant-attchment-love-2-170x121.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn&rsquo;t a standard; it&rsquo;s a red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can&rsquo;t expect your partner not to have a <strong>life outside <\/strong>de <strong>the relationship<\/strong>. They won&rsquo;t always be able to cancel plans and postpone their deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They have work, family, friends, and hobbies, all of which demand time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you expect them to abandon it all when it suits you, you might have some <strong>cuestiones de control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, you should be their priority, but all within reason.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. You Expect Them to Read Your Mind<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-109351\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109351 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-depth-talk-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I can empathize with this standard just a little bit: You want love, affection, attention, gifts, and you don&rsquo;t want to have to ask for any of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I get it, but this expectation easily goes too far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At some point, you have to keep in mind that your partner is handling a lot more than just your relationship. Have mercy, and just <strong>tell them what you need<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s okay to expect them to remember anniversaries and the important, everyday stuff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, no one can read your mind. A relationship can&rsquo;t survive when one person is constantly forced to guess what the other is thinking.&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having high standards is a great thing. No one should ever lower the bar just so they&rsquo;re not alone. 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