This list is not all-inclusive but I wanted to create a quick reference on what it means to be a HVW and what we all should be aspiring for:

  • Is always striving to be the best version of herself

    • Has career/educational/recreational goals
    • Has positive role models
    • Is willing to take on new challenges
    • Takes ownership of her flaws and mistakes, and seeks to improve
  • Takes care of herself

    • Physically:
      • Maintains a healthy diet
      • Gets regular exercise
      • Sees doctors/dentists/etc. and follows their advice
      • Does not partake in excessive drinking or drug use
    • Mentally:
      • Has healthy coping strategies
      • Sees a therapist when needed
      • Takes medication as needed
      • Practices good self-care
  • Is independent

    • Makes her own money
      • Has a stable living situation
      • Has reliable transportation
      • Has savings put away
      • Is not financially dependent on anyone
    • Is not emotionally dependent on anyone
      • Does not need excessive validation or attention to feel secure
      • Does not degrade her own emotional needs for the sake of others
      • Does not rely on one person to feel comfortable with herself
  • Has a strong support network

    • Has a close inner circle of trustworthy friends/family
    • Is caring and considerate of her friends' time and emotional energy
    • Reciprocates in her friendships and family relationships
    • Prioritizes building and maintaining important relationships
  • Has airtight boundaries

    • Has unwavering standards for how she expects to be treated
    • Can recognize toxic or abusive behavior and does not tolerate it
    • Does not engage in mind games or manipulative behavior
    • Is not afraid to disconnect from people who do not add value to her life
    • Is not afraid to block and delete people who do not meet her standards
  • Self-awareness

    • Is able to acknowledge areas in need of improvement while still practicing self-forgiveness
    • Can identify and self-validate her own feelings and emotional needs
    • Can distinguish between healthy vs. unhealthy relationship dynamics
    • Can recognize when she needs help and support
    • Can recognize when she needs to take a break from dating

Please add your own below!