Standards Aren’t a Crime – But Are You a Dick About It?
DGWM, you act like your standards are etched in stone. But maybe your real problem isn’t other people’s flaws – it’s your refusal to look in the mirror.
Psycho Hack Team
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On Standards, and Why You’re the Only One in the Shallow End
DGWM, you’re sitting there waving your list like a badge of honor: no smokers, no virgins, no fats, no lats, and certainly no Christians or "mentally problematic" folk. Nice try at sounding cool, but let’s get one thing straight – this isn’t a dating app it’s a war of attrition. The more "dealbreakers" you stack up, the fewer people left standing. If you want to win the war, start by asking why you’re fighting it.
Red Flags or Your Own Asshole Radar?
You talk about rejecting smokers, virgins, and fatties like they’re some kind of plague. But here’s the kicker: your disgust with smokers is less about health and more about control. You can’t smell cancer sticks on your own skin but you’re using it to avoid the chaos of human connection. And virgins? Newsflash – high standards aren’t exclusive to 20-year-olds who’ve been too busy saving their souls to get laid. Maybe the guy in a religious town hiding from homophobes deserves more than your condescension.
Religion, Autism, and Why You’re the Real Problem Here
You’re slamming Christians for being bigots while acting like your own version of god in judgment. Just because your tribe tolerates certain "progressive" morals doesn’t mean theirs is a wasteland. And stop pretending being autistic is some kind of immunity to mental issues – you’re the one who’s "not a therapist" and yet assumes your standards are above someone else’s. Want to know why you’re so hung up on labels? Chances are you’re projecting your own insecurities through a rearview mirror.
Fatphobia as Survival Instinct 101
When you say "fat people aren’t attractive," you’re not talking aesthetics. You’re talking social currency. Men who date fat women don’t settle – they defy the entire hierarchy keeping your status intact. You’re not just avoiding bodies, you’re avoiding the fear that your value system is crumbling. Your standards? They’re just your armor against the truth that your self-worth isn’t as solid as you think.
Marriage or the Weekend? A No-Frills Breakdown
SYIIAM, you’re stuck in a limbo of "maybe" with your guy. He’s got the weekends and the autonomy, you’ve got the wedding ring fantasy. If marriage is supposed to solve your existential dread, you’re gambling on a high-stakes bluff. What’s really missing isn’t a legal document – it’s a man who wants you to be his wife. Not his partner. His wife.
The Real Check-In You Need
Don’t waste time on vague conversations about "commitment." Ask the question he’s dreading: "If I’m the last woman on Earth and you’re the last man, do you even want to stay with me?" The answer will cut through all the BS about societal expectations and financial fears. And if the answer isn’t a firehose of yes, stop waiting on a guy who thinks weekends = forever.
When Standards Become a Weapon
Your list isn’t about attracting the "right" person. It’s an excuse to shield yourself from rejection. Every "dealbreaker" is a loaded gun you’re holding to your own chest. Examine your standards like they’re classified intelligence – who do they really protect? You or your ego?
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie, Bitch
Why do you think smoking is a death sentence but being a judgmental prick is self-care? Why can’t you see that your standards might be red flags in reverse? Sometimes the person you’re screening out is yourself.
Compromise or Self-Arson?
Don’t confuse marriage with a life sentence. Your guy’s refusal to tie the knot isn’t some tragic flaw – it’s a red flag. Women don’t need a co-pilot, they need a damn pilot. If you can’t ask the question "Is this person willing to build their life with me?" you’re living in a fantasy. Check out before the fantasy costs you your life.
Final Score: Standards or Survival?
DGWM, you’re not in a dating war you’ll win with a checklist. SYIIAM, you’re not in a relationship you can fix with patience. Standards aren’t the problem – the lack of self-awareness is. Now go rewrite your list with a mirror in front of your face and see how much of it reads like a suicide note.
