Dating is something every little girl dreams of doing once they grow up. The handsome guy they met at the coffee shop comes and picks them up in his fancy mustang and takes you to the cutest little café for lunch. Then, maybe buys you ice cream from his favorite vintage ice cream shop in the city and once the date is over, he walks you to your apartment and gives you the perfect kiss.
However, once you actually do grow up, you realize that most guys aren't as handsome as you thought they would be. They are also a lot poorer than you thought they'd be and a lot ruder than you expected, especially when they're in college. Everyone tells you that college is a time to experiment with what kind of guys you like, or even if you'd be open to girls. Not everyone is into the whole 'hooking up' and 'dating' scene, so here are some tips on how to find a guy worth your while in college.
Number one, don't use apps like Tinder or Omegle with the expectations that you're going to go on a date and live happily ever after. No, Tinder is an app for meeting up with horny guys who just want in your pants. I mean, the whole app is based on looks. One of my roommates would always meet these guys she started to talk to on Tinder, and would always be disappointed when they asked to 'hang out' and 'watch a movie' which totally means they just want in your pants.
A better way to meet people is to go out and join clubs, go to campus events, or go out to parties. Actually leaving your dorm or apartment is the only way you're going to actually meet people. Online dating is a great idea, but while you're in college you're surrounded by tons of singles about your age all day. Take advantage of this time and try to talk to people.
Number two, play hard to get. Playing hard to get is the best way to get a guy to look at you as potentially being a future girlfriend. Playing hard to get means to give him your number the night you meet, and not going home with him. Let him be the one to reach out to you, don't text him every two seconds, and always remember: a text or call after 9 PM is always a booty call. In that situation don't respond until the next morning, which leads you into having a daytime conversation.
Another part of playing hard to get would be to not even think about staying over at his place until after the third date. A date constitutes anything from a meal together to a casual walk through the park, but an actual date has to be just the two of you alone.
Number three, don't give this guy who just became interested in you too high of expectations. Yes, you should always have high standards, but this guy you met that is also in college is probably on a pretty little budget like most college students, and he is probably testing out the waters still if you are someone he would like to see as more than a friend. Have fun on your dates, and don't put so much pressure on it.
Let him see how wonderfully delightful you are, and avoid questions like what is his GPA is and how much he makes at his waiter job, be polite and listen to his cheesy stories about his buddies back at the frat house.
Dating in college can be tricky, but with these tips you can avoid the tools and land a sweet heart.
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