single doesn't equal solo

At this point in my life, I’m 24 years old, somewhat college educated, intelligent, creative, and well-liked. I am confident in who I am and in my future goals. I truly believe that I am meant for great things. I am destined to be known and appreciated for my unique style and charm. With this being said, it is apparent that I think highly of myself and my character, as well as my talents and destiny. Because I possess an unnatural level of arrogance, I hold myself to the highest standards in how I am treated and how I present myself to others. This is why often times, I am single. I refuse to settle for subpar treatment, commitment, or feelings. I think logically and strategically. Why waste time, energy, and god forbid, emotion on a situation in which I’m not completely happy? I realize that I am impatient, hard to please, and at times moody, but on the other hand I am understanding, caring, and selfless when in a relationship. I feel entitled to the highest levels of respect, understanding, and commitment in return. The only problem is, most people cannot live up to my standards. I don’t fault these individuals; I just chalk it up to my arrogant notions of my own self worth. I am above lying, cheating, disrespect, mistreatment of any kind, or uncertainty. Although these demands and limitations on relationships have left me single more often than not, they have also left me respected by every ex I have. Perhaps my priorities are different than most. In my opinion, being respected, independent, confident, and happy are more important than the words “in a relationship with…” on my Facebook profile.