Though this subject is a more targeted scenario, it is well worth discussing. When you're in college, there are tons of opportunities for dating. College campuses are not only centers of higher learning, they are a massive social network, and socializing can have some very beneficial results if you follow some of these tips.
When you're in college, there are a lot of advantages and opportunities that have the tendency to fall off the map once you graduate and get out into the real world. Since there are usually lots of mixed gender activities and events happening literally all the time on college campuses, this presents a much greater opportunity for you to meet women. On the other side of that coin is the negative that comes by virtue of all the drama, gossip, and stress that college campuses are oftentimes notorious for.
There's a huge variety of lists of the 'DO's and DON'Ts' from various authors that I could list here, but for the most part the following are the biggies to think about if you're in a college campus environment.
DO try and date someone who is in one of your classes. The main reason is that you may have more in common in the way of interests than what you've bargained for.
DON'T ever date someone that is in the same dorm or apartment complex. Your business is everyone else's already, and a break-up would only compound the issue/
DO be apprehensive about meeting women in bars and at parties. Alcohol personalities are way different from the true self of an individual.
DON'T tolerate the drama queens. Who has time for it? You're under enough stress already just trying to get an education. So tell her to 'Save the drama for your mama!'
DO try and show patience towards one another. It's only natural that you and your date are stressed out with the educational side of college life, so be aware of that baggage.
DON'T risk losing a good friendship by trying to date their 'ex'. Real friendships are few and far between in this world. Even if they say it's ok, I would still caution against it.
DO try to date off-campus once in a while. Chances are the change will do you good and you'll get to venture out into new territory --- especially if you're from another area.
DON'T even consider a date with one of your professors or even a TA. Though it may be a different story once the class is over, it's one of the biggest DON'Ts there is in college.
DO exercise caution when it comes to dating more than one partner. Most of the time this can breed some volatile consequences, especially if all of you happen to run into each other at the same time. That just gets too sticky to deal with.
Finally, DON'T get involved in the cheating game. Cheating in any relationship is just wrong, but when you are in a campus setting, it's way too easy to get busted for this.
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Creeper
By: bogahome4 | 22-07-2008
I am dating a man I now consider a creeper. He stands in the corner of bars, wears gold chains and unbuttons his shirt to expose his chest hair. Any advice on how to get him to quit? My feeling is if any woman gave him attention he would leave me.
Do I continue pursuing this girl?
By: Tony | 21-07-2008
I am very smitten with a girl I met a few years ago at a music store I was working in. She was initially annoyed when I first called, (her number was on her demo CD), but came in about a year or so later and was friendly and seemed to be flirting a little. Given her initial reaction I wanted to ask her out, but didn't. I guess I was happy she was just being friendly.I've been sending her little notes on her My Space for the past year, and she hasn't responded. I finally got a chance to see her about two weeks ago, she did a CD signing at a show, I was surprised at the very warm reception I got. She gave me two very nice hugs, one was a lingering hug with her holding me very tight, and we chatted a little, she said she'd like to play some music with me sometime. I gave her my number and Email, and said I'd like to chat with her, and get together sometime. It's now almost 14 days, and I havn't heard anything. Should I give this one more try, and ask her directly to meet sometime or for her number/Email, or should I forget it?
A Little help
By: homer421 | 30-03-2008
why am i so nervous everytime I meet new people and when I either see or meet a chick I would like to approch I get so nervous and scared that I just say forget it and crawl back in my shell and end up alone as I have been now for 6 to 7 years
Where to go from here questions of a confused guy
By: LiveFast2011 | 02-03-2008
Ok sorry for some reason this didnt work the first time. Alright Ive pretty much fallen in love with a girl ive known forever and i am getting signals back from her but not exactly sure how to go about advancing things the situations.....complicated. Some background:Im a Preachers Son and she used to go to the church we attended before there was a big conflict and it split. We went one way her family stayed put. That was 3 years ago i hadnt seen her since, but than suddenly i got to high school and saw her and she...well she got absolutely beautiful. Come 2nd semester i find out i have 4th period with her and we sit right beside eachother. Now we started to catch up and she is just amazing, she always makes me laugh and shes one of 2 people that ive ever met who can make me smile no matter what. I always am messing around with her making her smile and laugh. Theres been some times when ive felt a spark but you can never trust that. One of her freinds keeps tellin me i should ask her out because she thinks shes keeping me open as an option but she doesnt really talk to her that much so i have no idea. All i know is that im in love with her and that i make her happy. If i dont get into one of the service academies than were Both going to the same college and we go to some of the same camps every summer. I just dont know if i should jump right into a relationship with her, having dropped off the face of the planet and just showing up 3 years later. I also dont even know how she really feels about me so i dont really want to bust in guns blazing. I just need some advice on how to carry on and how to find out her feelings without totally screwing myself over. THanks just ask if you have any questions about this. Josh
I m not a handsome or smart or goodlooking as my ...
By: FAYAZ | 04-12-2007
i m not a handsome or smart or goodlooking as my fellow mates use to look,but my problem is that i m in love with a girl who is in love with my friend.my friend doesnt love him and he is neither interested in her.he is ready to hand over her to me ,but she loves only her.she even proposed her.she doesnt talk to me,but i wanna talk to her,want to tell her about my feelings .plz suggest 4 simple ways to reach through her.
He never accepts my NO
By: DODO | 29-10-2007
he never accepts my NO and always gets angry, and makes me feel i did a sin by saying NO. and because he's my weak point i can never say it
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