Some of us have unrealistic expectations and expect our men to behave like characters in novels or movies. However, other women have standards that are way too low. Well, it's time to change that. Here are a few realistic expectations you should have in relationships:

Your boyfriend should pay attention when you talk. He should want to hear about your day, even if it was pretty boring.

Your boyfriend should be your biggest fan. It doesn't matter if you want to be an accountant or an artist, because he should support you 100%.

It's not crazy to want to be the only woman in his life. You shouldn't settle for someone who's willing to cheat on you.

With the exception of little white lies about your birthday gift, he shouldn't lie to you. It's dangerous to date someone you can't trust.

He doesn't have to pay for every meal. However, it's normal to expect him to offer to buy you your food every once in a while.

You shouldn't be a secret. If he tries to hide you away, then something is wrong in your relationship.

It's not wrong to want compliments. We all love them. Besides, your boyfriend should want to give them to you, just so he can see you smile.

It's reasonable to expect your boyfriend to text you back. If he ignores some of your messages, then you're probably not with the right person.

He shouldn't get his way whenever you two have a fight. You need to compromise, so that you're both happy at the end of the day.

He shouldn't lie to you about where he's going. He should let you know where he is at all times.

Don't date a man who's only using you for sex. You're worth so much more than that.

If you're sexually active, you shouldn't settle for a guy who's selfish in the bedroom. He should give just as much as he receives.

Your boyfriend shouldn't run the other way whenever you show your emotions. He should stick by your side, no matter what.

You two shouldn't be attached at the hip. He needs to give you some space every once in a while.

Touching shouldn't always lead to something more. He should be able to enjoy the feel of your body without trying to make a move.

He should tell you he loves you, and he should show you he loves you. You deserve it.

If he loves you, then he'll want to make you happier than ever. In order for that to happen, he'll have to try his hardest to be the best man that he could possibly be.

There's nothing wrong with expecting these things from your man.

Does your boyfriend do all of these things, or are you still single?