Not saying people should settle. But social media has seriously distorted what we consider normal. We constantly see luxury lifestyles, expensive dates, perfect relationships, successful careers, and attractive people. Eventually, the exceptional starts looking like the bare minimum. A normal salary becomes not enough. A decent relationship becomes I deserve better. A regular date becomes he's not trying. But we're comparing our real lives to other people's highlight reels. Have standards. Want better. But also ask yourself: Am I looking for someone compatible with me, or am I chasing a lifestyle I've been conditioned to expect from social media? Wanting exceptional is fine. Just don't mistake exceptional for ordinary.