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Drop the Label Movement

What Every Woman Deserves Out of a Relationship

Ariel Flores
Emily Murphy
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Winthrop chapter.

Whether you’re in a relationship currently or are waiting for that right person, be sure that you recieve the best. After all, this, my dear, is what you deserve. 

You deserve quality time, not just time.

You deserve to be treated as a priority, not a backup plan or second choice.

You deserve effort, not just going through the same routine day in and day out.

You deserve more of their attention than their phone does.

You deserve to be told you’re beautiful, with either a full face of makeup, or none at all.

You deserve to be shown off.

You deserve to be treated with respect and kindness no matter what the circumstance.

You deserve to be able to be yourself without the fear of that not being good enough.

You deserve acknowledgment for the things you do and give.

You deserve security in knowing that you’re not alone.

You deserve someone who challenges you to become a better you.

You deserve someone who will tell you how it is because they care that much.

You deserve someone who never leaves you on “read” and who answers your calls.

You deserve someone who respects your differences.

You deserve someone who respects your dreams and goals.

You deserve someone who makes you feel safe—emotionally and physically.

You deserve someone whose eyes light up when they see you.

You deserve someone who understands the word “compromise”.

You deserve someone who is honest with not just you, but with themselves.

You deserve someone who is able to laugh even in the midst of chaos.

You deserve someone who trusts you, and who can be trusted.

You deserve someone who isn’t constantly trying to save you from your problems, but rather be a guide for you as you work on them yourself.

You deserve someone who is 100% on your team.

You deserve someone who never shames you

You deserve someone who would get up in the middle of the night to get you what you need

You deserve someone who will put your needs above everything, especially their own wants.

You deserve someone who makes you feel special by doing the little things each day.

You deserve someone who will watch that movie JUST because they know you’ll enjoy it. 

You deserve someone who brings (or cooks) you food.

You deserve someone who doesn’t hesitate saving the last bite for you.

You deserve to be loved to the fullest extent, in good times and in bad.

You deserve to feel like you’re enough.

You deserve the world…so girl’s, let’s stop settling for less.

Ariel Flores is a junior Human Development and Family Studies major, minoring in Health at Winthrop University. Her concentration is adolescent studies, but she finds joy in working with children of all ages. To work at Levine Children Hospital with families and children is her current post-graduation goal. She enjoys making memories with her friends & family, and is always up for an adventure.  "Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire"     
Emily Murphy has been with Her Campus Media since 2018, and is currently the Branded Content Associate. She was the Campus Correspondent and Editor/President at her chapter at Winthrop University for four years, but has had a passion for all things writing since she was young. When she's not scribbling ideas down for her next branded article, she's watching reruns of Seinfeld while scrolling Pinterest for apartment inspo. Follow her on Instagram at @emilysmurfy