Chapter 16 – To Be Or Not To Be… Involved

To be involved, or not to be involved… that is the question. If you’re going to survive college dating, you’ll have to go back to consider the middle school mindset for a moment. Don’t laugh.… Everyone remembers how the saga of love went during preteen years.

You’ll meet lots of new and exciting people in college. Could you find the one for you?
Maybe. Is your Knight in Shining Armor or the Woman of Your Dreams awaiting you?
Possibly. However, you can make some poor decisions in relationships simply from lack
of knowledge – knowledge of what you are looking for. Are you looking for marriage? Are you in love with the idea of being in love? Are you thinking ahead to the sea of new faces and personalities you’ll meet, not looking for anyone in particular? Now is the time, regardless of your dating background, to assess the qualities you need and desire in a future spouse, as well as the traits you have to offer. You’ll know when you find the individual if those qualities are present. It will make you more selective and much more focused on friendship. Do you know for whom you are looking?

Topics covered:

• Group dating advantages
• Exclusive dating
• Intimacy issues
• Dating detours to avoid
• The best way to word “the ask”
• Creative dating ideas for cash-poor college students
• Long-distance relationships
• Handling breakups

“Don’t let dating consume your life – groups are good.” – Courtney, Trinity University

“Don’t follow your current significant other to their college choice. Pick the school that’s best for you if you want to be truly happy.” – Kelly, Southwest Missouri State University

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