It’s college, the days of homework, alcohol and bad decisions. Somewhere in there some of us tend to find love. Finding love as a college student can be a tricky task. Since most of us spend most of our weekends that tend to start Thursday, at the bars, is it possible to meet a guy there? We hear the stories and we have our opinions on bar meetings Some say yes and some say no. I say, you never know until you try. Here are some tips for hooking that hottie for longer than a hookup.
1. You’re at a place that’s sole purpose is to serve liquor, however don’t drink too much. We have all done it. You think you are beautiful until you look in the mirror and you suddenly have three eyes and mascara dripping down your cheeks from all of them. You are in no position to choose a guy through your beer goggles, nor will they choose you. Monitor your alcohol intake. Keep it to a pleasant buzz if you want to find a man. . . and remember what he looked like tomorrow.
2. People say you can’t find a nice guy at the bar, that’s not entirely true. It’s just a matter of convincing that nice guy you are worth more than the one night romance. Don’t dress like you forgot half you clothing at home. Everyone has those nights where you go out with friends wearing the shortest dresses and highest heels possible. Those hookup-heels don’t exactly say nice girl when paired with your newest cutout dress. Dress like you are not there to be the life of the party. Guys like confidence and some mystery. Keep it classy, not trashy.
3. Try and spot the more aloof, reserved guy. Odds are he is the one who is not on the hunt for a one-night girlfriend. Maybe he is a little shy or maybe he is at the bar to simply enjoy a drink and socialize. You won’t know until you make the first move. He’ll then buy you a drink with the intention of talking, not the plan of finding out what is under your CLASSY dress.
4. Don’t take Shots. Seriously, just avoid it. This can be hard at times, especially as finals week approaches. It’s fun, but the chances of the guy matching you shot for shot and thinking you are relationship material are slim to none, and you’ll both be a couple of hot-messes by the time the bar closes.
5. Be yourself. Be confident, be funny, be whoever you are. You’ll never stand a chance of truly connecting with someone unless they see the real you. So have a couple drinks to reveal your inner bombshell and find the cutie you would like to know more about. No kissing. Leave him wanting more and thinking you are worth more than a bar make-out session.
It is possible to meet a nice guy at the bar, after all, us nice girls go to the bars all the time. However, you have to act like a lady to catch a gentleman. So, when your plan is drinking the night away don’t become a man hater when you realize the guy you took home last night has no intentions of continuing your romance. If you think you might like a guy you met switch the vodka for a water on the rocks and give him your number for a date this weekend.