I have come to the conclusion that I have no choice but to live my love life vicariously through the television shows that I am currently obsessed with. I’m well aware that I’ll never bump into my own vampire boyfriend Stefan in the FAC nor will I encounter a Gleek singing in the PCL as I’m studying for my next Chemistry test. It’s also safe to say that I won’t be falling in love with any of my teachers because let’s face it, none of my professors come close to looking like Mr. Fitz from Pretty Little Liars. I’m pretty sure it’s clear that I’ve been out of the whole love game for quite some time now. This month I will have been single for an entire year. (March 17th to be exact and yes, I am well aware how pathetic it is that I know the precise date.) Don’t get me wrong though ladies, it’s been a good ride being single. I am actually happy to celebrate my one year anniversary with me, myself, and I. However, I find myself getting back into that mindset where I’m tired of being alone. For the past year I have enjoyed finding happiness in friends, family, religion, and just life itself but I want more.
If I remember correctly the last time I went back on a date was in November and I don’t exactly have suitors lining up around the block for me. I’m actually finding it hard to find a guy in college that I would consider going on a date with. Am I setting too high of standards? Do I not meet standards of the thousands of guys around campus? Am I over thinking the aspects of my non-existent love life? I find myself asking too many questions and worrying about the subject of love entirely too much. I hope that I am not the only Collegiette™ feeling this way. It’s said that things happen for a reason and maybe there is a reason I haven’t met any Mr. Right’s yet. The timing could be off or maybe he’s off stressing over the exact same questions I am. Regardless where he’s at or what he’s doing I’m going to keep in mind that he exists. There’s no point in being unhappy because I’m alone instead I should be happy to have so much free time. From experience I know relationships can take up quite some time and I should be delighted to have time to lie in bed with a bowl of popcorn and watch marathons of my favorite TV shows. Sure the characters are happy on TV but the stories are all pretend and when I get the change to fall into love again it will be real. Until then I’m happy to wait around watching countless episodes of The Bachelor because I know in the end my wait will be worth it.
Sources
Glee
Pretty Little Liars