When it comes to life advice––especially in terms of relationships––we often turn to our mothers, or another female figure in our lives. However, who are we to deny the wise words of dear old dad? If there’s anyone who could teach us a thing or two about love, it’s the man who loves us most (he did sweep mom off her feet, after all). Thanks for everything, mom, but there’s just some advice a girl should hear from her father.
Check out the 10 love lessons that only our fathers could teach us:
1. Never change yourself
Dad is always the first to remind us that we are perfect just the way we are! If you have to change yourself for a guy, he’s definitely not the one.
2. Develop a friendship first
He’s told us time and time again, “The best relationships stem from friendships.” We’re finally starting to understand what he meant.
3. It’s okay to have high standards
Dad wants the absolute best for you, so he encourages you to want the best for yourself.
4. Boys just don’t understand girls the way that girls understand girls
Fathers are always the first to admit that a guy can be an idiot! Just coach your S.O. through it––baby steps, baby steps.
5. Always respect yourself
Your dad cherishes you as if you descended from Heaven itself. So, he always wants you to make him proud (and make the classiest decisions possible).
6. A great guy is one that is reliable
But will he always be there for you like your dad? Nope, probs not!
7. He should make you laugh
If he’s making you cry, he better run––and fast––before your dad finds out.
8. Let go of the losers
Some guys are just not worth the hassle, and dad will kick him to the curb before he even gets to say goodbye!
9. Good guys do exist!
Duh, our dads are proof!
10. No guy will love you as much as he does
Thanks for setting the bar high, dad!