Hello, collegiettes! Welcome to a brand new school year at the Forest. And here’s an even bigger welcome to my new blog “Aphrodite’s Advice;” where I will be dishing on love, relationships, hookups, and crushes.
So, what better way to start up with an article dedicated to the wonderful class of 2017. The subject? Boys, of course. I know that you freshmen cannot wait to move in to a new area and meet new people, especially new boys to flirt with. But, there are five things about the college male population that you should probably know before you make your move on a Campus Cutie…
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- Boys will still be boys: When you move in, don’t expect the entire male population to suddenly turn into mature gentlemen. You will see boys—ranging from freshman to seniors—still acting like they did in high school. The transition to college doesn’t exactly coincide with boys and their maturity, which you probably have already detected that in class, your residence halls, or when you go out.
- Yes, they think about sex: It is true. Sex is always on their minds; most guys that is. So if you’re hooking up with someone, be aware that they will most likely be open to anything. Don’t be afraid to speak up and tell them what you’re comfortable with. As we all have learned from our PREPARE talks, communication is key!
- Don’t expect boys to get attached right away—or even at all: A few of you have probably already hooked up with your first college boy, and might have even exchanged numbers with him. You text him, and he may answer a few hours later – or not at all. Don’t be surprised if your relationship with him doesn’t go past that one Friday or Saturday night. Some guys just don’t like the idea of being attached to someone.
- College boys are “chill” in their relationships: When I say guys are laidback when they’re dating a girl, I mean they are very laidback. He may not text you consistently and he even may only make plans the day of. Don’t think he is cheating on you or that he is losing interest, just realize that both of you are busy – I mean, hello, it’s college!
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- The right guy is definitely out there: I hope I am not coming across sounding negative or hopeless concerning your love lives. Let me tell you that I’m just warning you about some college guys with such careless behavior. Let me also tell you that there are great guys that are definitely boyfriend material on campus. They may not be the first guys you meet, but they can be anywhere: class, clubs, sports, the cafeteria. Just keep your eye out for that one guy that you’re sure to have a fun relationship with!
Until next time, collegiettes.
Love, Aphrodite