This list should not come as a shock— we’ve all been there. And as much as we’d all like to think our college experiences and 20-something years are different from that of one another, we’re really not as different as we’d like to believe.
- The one who couldn’t get over his ex
This one was hard, because you honestly felt for them. We’ve all been through the tough breakups with the rebounds. But, it’s not fun to actually be the rebound.
- The non-committal one
It’s more than likely that you met this one freshman or sophomore year, and they were just living it up with their newfound college freedom. Whether or not they let you know about that before you two got involved is a whole other question.
- The social media one
He wouldn’t stop Snapchatting you to all of your friends, and he was always trying to take way too many pictures of you two for his Instagram. This guy definitely cared more about his online presence than his presence with you.
- The one who thought they knew it all
He’s the one who always talked the talk, even when he wasn’t sure what the talk was. Maybe it was a tactic to impress you, or maybe it was a self-esteem strategy for himself. Regardless, listening to him try to explain that beavers have gills gets tiring.
- The full package… except not
He was the one who you connected with you on a personal level. You’re always laughing and having great conversations. When it came down to the end of the day, though, the sexual chemistry was nonexistent. And let’s face it, sex and intimacy are key components to any successful relationship.
- The Classic Player
This one deserved to be treated with a formal title because it’s the oldest guy-type in the book. They did all the right things at all the right time, and then left you out to dry. We know the drill.
- The one who was a friend first
One of the most awkward and “yup-face” experiences of your life. You’ve been close friends for a while but that sexual tension just couldn’t hold back any longer.
- The possessive one
Girls adore being adored—to an extent. There’s always that one guy that pushes it too far. They wanted to hang out every night, tried to get you to cancel plans with your friends, and checked your phone all the time. Basically, he’s the completely wrong guy for you in the peak of your college years.
- The guy version of you… in the weird way
You thought this guy was a great match. He liked every movie you did, wanted to eat at all your favorite restaurants, and laughed at all the same things as you did. But things started to get weird when he started to mimic every characteristic you have. That’s when the word “best friend” instead of boyfriend” started flashing in big lights.
Yeah… these were rough—and bringing them all back to conscious memory was even rougher. But, doesn’t it feel better to know that you’re not alone?
The best part is that after you’ve sifted through all of these experiences, the right guy is probably around the corner. Probably.