In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Know your own real needs and distinguish them from other people's expectations. Be honest with yourself about your faults, you need to meet someone who will find your faults minor and forgivable but prize your strengths. Sometimes they are the same thing - a determined go-getter can be described as stubborn by someone who doesn't like her. Try turning every criticism anyone ever gave you inside out, find the compliment version and ask if it's true. Really knowing yourself will make you much more ready to meet someone else. Though personal growth is a lifelong process, if you're struggling to figure out who you are, it'll be much more difficult to figure out what you want in a relationship. Being aware of your flaws, and being ready to address them, will also make you more ready to address the issues that arise in a relationship. If you're convinced you're perfect, you'll be much less likely to compromise. If you find it, all the better. But, admit it; you're not perfect. No one is. If you're looking for a 100% perfect man, you will never find him. So be quick to forgive those little mistakes or annoying habits that don't matter, and hopefully he will overlook your imperfections too. Understand what types of annoying habits rile you so much they're a deal-breaker and be up front about those, as well as those you don't think of as a big deal. If you can't stand a forgetful man, you may have to bend on something else to find one who never forgets an anniversary or errand. If you expect perfection, then you'll be too picky to be able to see whether the man in front of you is right for you after all. Let's say you go on a first date with a guy who you think is "okay" and decide never to see him again; why not have a rule of going on at least two dates with a guy before you write him off? If you turn away a guy who doesn't meet all the criteria on your "perfect man" checklist, you may be overlooking some amazing qualities you didn't even know you were looking for. Just remember: not expecting perfection does not mean the same thing as being ready to settle. You're better off being alone than ending with a guy who you think is "good enough" or "better than being alone." If you want to be ready to find the man of your dreams, then you have to be content with your own company before you begin your search. Forget the myth of finding the man who completes you or makes you whole; you should already feel like a fulfilled, well-rounded being, whose life will be improved by the presence of the right man, but not completed. You should have enough meaning in your own life -- through your friendships, work, and outside interests -- to make you a person who is happy on her own but ready for commitment. To grow as a person and be ready to meet the perfect man, you should always designate some time each week for some much-needed "alone time." If you spend all of your free time with friends or family, you are much more likely to be co-dependent. If you enjoy your own company, you will also be a more fun person to meet, because you'll be excited to talk about all the things that matter to you. This is another important point. If you want to be able to find the man of your dreams, you have to love who you are. This doesn't mean that you have to completely love every part of yourself, but that you are confident in who you are and happy with what you have to offer. Being aware of your flaws is part of loving yourself, and it will make you a much more grounded person in a relationship. You don't have to brag about what an amazing person you are; you just have to know that you are a worthwhile person deep down. Finding the man of your dreams will not make you automatically love yourself. You'll need to work to build your self-confidence on your own. Of course, finding the right man will make you love yourself even more. But you need to start with a baseline of self-love for this to work. Yes, ladies, you'll need to get some experience before you can find "the one" and know what you want. Though if Mr. Right walks right into your arms when you're barely out of high school or college, you shouldn't let him get away, most likely, you'll have to wade through more than a few duds to find the diamond. Dating various men will help you get a better sense of your dating style, and of your real expectations in a relationship. You shouldn't date people you obviously don't like just to get some experience, but you should think about being open-minded and dating various people, even if means stepping out of your comfort zone a bit. Getting some experience will also help you see how difficult it is to find "the perfect man"; every man is different and has a lot to offer, but nobody's perfect. If you expect perfection but never date, it'll be much harder to shatter this illusion.
Summary: Understand yourself. Don't expect perfection. Be happy being alone. Love yourself. Get some experience.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: "The British" (also called Britons) live anywhere in the United Kingdom, a nation that includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. If you use "English" and "British" interchangeably, drop that habit right away. "Great Britain" refers to the UK mainland which is only England, Scotland, and Wales. If you want to include Northern Ireland when speaking of the country as a whole, then refer to it as the United Kingdom or the UK for short. The Republic of Ireland is an independent nation which became independent from the UK in 1922, later becoming a republic on 18 April 1949 and makes up five-sixths of the island; while the remaining sixth is made up of Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. People joke about British food, but many consider this reputation undeserved in modern times. In large cities especially, there are many great food options. Here are a few favorites that are particularly popular in Britain: Indian curry, especially chicken tikka masala Cornish pasties and meat pies English Tea (both the drink and the meal.) Regional specialties abound, from Irish soda bread to Devonshire cream If you are not in the UK, visit international food markets to look for imported goods. British cheese, biscuits, and brands of chocolate (eg. Cadburys) are found worldwide. Watch Sherlock Holmes, the Inbetweeners, Downton Abbey, Misfits, IT Crowd, Coronation Street and other films and shows. This is one of the most entertaining ways to get a sneak peek at British culture, including their sense of humour. British television (especially the BBC) is available in many countries, although usually only as a reduced and older selection. Monty Python is fantastic, but try to find shows from this decade as well. The United Kingdom has a parliamentary system, with the two largest political parties being the Conservative Party, and the Labour Party. There are more than two parties however, with less seats in the House of Commons, but still attract substantial support.The Scottish National Party (SNP) overtook the Liberal Democrats (Lib Dems) in terms of numbers of seats at the 2015 UK general election, despite the SNP being confined to only contesting Scottish seats as a regional issues party. If you've never heard of these groups before, try following Question Time, British political news, or British political comedians. If you've never heard of these parties before, just teach yourselves the basics of their positions. Faking an opinion is difficult and somewhat insulting. Football (called soccer in the US and Canada) is a national obsession which you probably knew unless you're from one of the few countries where it isn't. Learn to play the game and follow a team from afar, if you enjoy sports. Rugby and cricket are popular as well. Now you know a tiny taste of British culture. But where do you feel a special connection to? Slang and diets can change over remarkably short distances, and across social classes. Try researching Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff, or Belfast.
Summary:
Know your terms. Appreciate British food. Watch British media and find some role models! Learn the basics of British politics. Follow British sports. Narrow your focus.