7 Tips For Finding Mr. Right Instead of Mr. Right Now (2 of 4)

2. Remember that time is your most valuable currency, so spend it wisely

Every moment that you spend with Mr. Right Now is time that could have been invested in becoming the version of yourself that a true Mr. Right deserves. This is especially the case when you’re in your 20s and 30s, when, at least in theory, you should be mentally maturing as a person. Sure, it’s not hard to find a cheap kind of validation, but if you want a meaningful connection, it requires investment, self-awareness, and patience.

3. Boredom isn’t a reason to gamble with your heart (or his)

What starts as “just for fun” often leads to misunderstandings and mismatched expectations. One of you might view the relationship merely as a way to pass the time, believing it is not meant to be serious at all. Meanwhile, the other is imagining a future together. Whether you’re playing the role of heartbreaker or the one getting blindsided, the emotional pain and suffering that invariably follow makes you wonder why you keep doing this.