I found Mr. Perfect. He dresses well, he has a great job, he's compassionate and moral, he's physically fit and everyone loves him. This sounds like the kind of person everyone would want to be with. It was definitely the person I wanted to be with. However, I've come to realize something I never saw coming: a perfect guy doesn't necessarily cause a perfect relationship. Why? Because I am nowhere near perfect.
First of all, I am quite flawed. Most people are. I lie whenever I feel uncomfortable, I've cheated on several tests, I sabotaged a friend so that I could go out with her boyfriend, and other things I won't mention. I am by no means perfect.

However, I've somehow landed a guy with the morals of a Saint. I once saw him put a quarter in a meter he knew was broken just to be honest.  He once returned a wallet with all the money in it; it was, like, hundreds of dollars. He doesn't look down on me for being who I am, but I feel like he does. Feeling guilty at all times is NOT conducive to a fulfilling relationship.

Also, he looks great. Now, I'm not ugly or anything, but next to this guy I look like I won the hot guy lottery or something. He is completely out of my league, and I see from the looks on other women's faces that I'm not the only one who thinks so.  Every time I'm out with him, I get this overwhelming insecurity. That level of self consciousness is NOT conducive to a fulfilling relationship.
Lastly (for now) he knows everything. He always got straight As and always has the answer (and a solid explanation for the answer) to every question asked. As I said earlier, I'm a bit of a cheater, so when I sit next to a guy who legitimately knows it all, I feel really freakin' stupid. Feeling really freakin' stupid is NOT conducive to a fulfilling relationship.

I have to stop there, lest I do something drastic to myself. The point is this:

The perfect guy looks good on paper, but in reality, dating him can be a real drag.

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