What Does It Actually Mean To Settle For A Man?

When women hear the word “settle,” we can’t help but attach negative connotations to the idea of it.

When we think of “settling,” we think of playing relationship roulette with the man who isn’t the man we would pick if we had more desirable options. And we know the relationship is on shaky ground. He’s the man we’re not crazy about, he’s far from perfect but is more or less “good enough” in checking off a few boxes but can’t seem to check off the rest.

But what does it mean when we’re stuck between a rock and a hard place and find ourselves settling? And how will settling potentially impact our relationship and can it last despite all of our hesitations and misgivings?