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Hayley Nicole Guertin

Feb 27, 2017

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I can't stand this generation's idea of dating. There I said it. If my boyfriend and I were like the common 2017 couple.. I'd be ashamed. I think this generation has lost the true meaning of dating and has lost the ability to love. I will admit I have seen successful relationships in my time, however majority of relationships I have seen are far from "love".

1. Social media dictates if your S.O loves you or not.

I will admit I love when my boyfriend posts cute pictures or posts about me on Instagram, but if he doesn't, I know he still loves me. In today's era love is expressed through the black and white words under a selfie.

2. Netflix and Chill is as romantic as it gets.

Alright it is nice to watch Netflix and eat pizza with the one you love, but it is not romantic actually it is commonly known that when a guy or girl says "lets Netflix and chill" they basically are saying "feed me pizza and lets do it".

3. People date for fun.

Call me old-fashioned but dating shouldn't be considered a hobby, it is an interview for marriage. I don't think playing with someone's heart and toying with the emotions of anyone should be considered fun.

4. Cheating is more common than loyalty.

If you are in a serious relationship and you have been cheated on then you know the pain of finding out the person you have invested in has been unfaithful.

5. "Catching Feelings" is a bad thing.

I'm sorry but I will always say the best decision I have made in the 2 years was falling in love with my boyfriend. I could never say "catching feelings" for him was a bad thing.

6. Being exclusive is something to be ashamed of.

I am sorry but any guy or girl who is ashamed of being "tied down" obviously can't see the perks of being exclusive.

7. Boys ask girls out over text messages.

BOYS DONT DO THIS!! Take it from a girl, girls hate this! Grow courage and ask her even if you are scared, don't be coward.

8. There is more importance on sex then there should be.

This really is a big problem because everyone thinks that sex is what makes a relationship real and serious. No not really. Trust, compassion and love is what makes a relationship real.

9. You never know where you stand with a person.

Are we hanging out? Are we official? Do I need to DTR? What does it mean?! Being confused about what the relationship is, messes with the person's mind. It is something I have experienced and it causes a lot of insecurity and uncertainty.

10. Most couples want to hangout at 2am rather than 2pm.

I'm sorry but if I had a S.O that only wanted to hang out at the wee hours of the night, I would think I was a booty call more than a girlfriend.

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The struggles of having an RBF are all too real

1. People asking if you're mad at them.

2. Those people who hand out flyers don't always try to stop you.

3. Creepy guys telling you to smile.

4. "I thought you were a bitch when I first met you."

5. People telling you you'd be "so much prettier if you smiled."

6. Doing your makeup and looking great, which somehow intensifies the bitch face.

7. Regularly explaining "it's just my face."

We all go through certain stages when we have a crush, Tina just explains it better.

That moment that someone you never looked twice at suddenly makes you do a double take out of no where.

But you can't have a crush, that's outrageous. It's all in your head.

Because you don't have a crush, there's no reason to tell anyone about anything. Right?

But then they do something irresistible and you start to lose it.

Now accepting the fact you have a crush, you have to keep it under control.

Then there's the part where you tell your friends who will claim they called it.

They'll be excited and cheer you on. That's until they realize that your crush is all you'll be talking about.

Your obsession has become so bad, that your Facebook stalking is getting out of control.

But your friends will try and help move things along any way they can. That doesn't mean it will be any helpful though.

As time goes on, you start having fantasies about the two of you and it's starting to scare you a little.

You can't focus on anything because all your attention is on them and everything they do.

Anybody who comes near your crush is now an enemy, and you are willing to fight for your crush.

When you see them, you act like an idiot. Trying to hide your feelings may not be as discrete as you think.

Keeping your feelings inside will start to be harder and harder until you can't keep it inside anymore.

Who knows, maybe it will work out? Take a chance.

Everybody hurts sometimes.

May the odds be ever in your favor.

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4. You may feel a little down sometimes.

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7. You'll have more free time.

8. You're happy you're still in school.

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10. You continue to grow.

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