Model Vera Dijkmans claimed she had 5,000 applications to date her, and has shared some of her advice for single women to follow – as everyone deserves ‘princess treatment’
A woman has claimed to be the “world’s most wanted girlfriend” after 5,000 men responded to her advert for a boyfriend.
Vera Dijkmans shocked her seven million followers when she announced on social media that she was accepting applications to be her boyfriend in a move that saw friends and family turn their backs on her.
And despite receiving so many applications, only three fitted the bill for her strict criteria and none of those blossomed into a romance.
Undeterred, Vera blamed her loved ones for being ‘jealous’, explaining: “A family member who has been looking for a man herself for a long time refused to talk to me after I put out the boyfriend application – she told me it’s disgraceful. Sometimes I feel jealousy from other women, even in a professional setting.
“I recently had an interaction with a make-up artist who didn’t want to help me because she noticed her boyfriend followed me on social media. But thankfully, I also have plenty of women who support and wish me well. And, I’m not going to lie, it felt amazing to have so many men apply to be my boyfriend.”
Vera believes men are attracted to her because she is “authentically herself” but won’t settle for anything less than she deserves. She also has a strict criteria including being intelligent, funny, responsible – and “preferably rich”. However, after failing to find The One, she’s put her boyfriend search “on hold” but will keep her “options open”.
“I’m just very picky and I need a guy to be almost perfect. I don’t think I should have to compromise on my needs – I’d rather be single until I find the man I’m meant to be with,” she said. “It obviously feels good to receive attention and be loved, but I have also learned that getting attention from men is not the most important thing in life.”
Indeed, the 27-year-old model doesn’t regret her quest and says that women need to be more demanding when it comes to what they will and won’t accept.
Vera, from London said: “Women need to have more respect for themselves and set clear boundaries with men. A man should take you on a proper date – like going out for dinner or doing an activity together.”
She also said women shouldn’t settle for “late-night requests to come over”, or go on dates where he has made “no effort to plan in advance”. Furthermore, she told followers they should also expect gifts and ‘princess treatment’. She said: “I’ve received things like expensive clothing – including from Louis Vuitton and Hermès – but it’s mostly about the gesture. A bouquet with flowers would also be OK.
“It doesn’t have to be something extravagant but it shows that he values your time and company. I want the princess treatment because that is what I deserve – and you do, too.”
In terms of red flags, being messaged after 10pm and “false promises or double standards” are huge no-nos. Vera also noted women should watch out for men who “don’t take care of themselves both in terms of hygiene and finances, that’s another big red flag for me.”
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