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11 Signs You Are Dating the Right Guy

Dating is fun, but only if you are dating the right guy!

Madison Koogler

Dec 13, 2016

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Boyfriends can be the best thing to happen to you or the worst. If you are in a good and loving relationship, then it can help shape you and make life more fun. It is never good to be in a one-sided or abusive relationship. These signs will let you know what to look out for whether you are in a long term relationship or if you are just starting off dating someone!

1. He Willingly Sits on the Boyfriend Bench

The boyfriend bench—you all know what i'm referring to. The Bench or chair that is in nearly every clothing, shoe, or accessory store. This means he doesn't mind waiting on you to look for whatever you need (or want).

2. Your Parents Like Him

No matter what age you are, you still want your family's stamp of approval on your new guy.

3. Your Best Friend Likes Him

Chances are your BFF and your BF are going to be spending plenty of time together being around you. If she doesn't like him or he seems to not treat you the right way, she will definitely tell you.

4. He Randomly Brings You Flowers

I love getting flowers on anniversaries and birthdays, but sometimes its nice to get them just because he felt like getting them for you.

5. He Remembers the Important Things

Maybe he doesn't remember the exact day you met, or he forgets an anniversary ever once and a while, but he remembers you favorite color. He remembers what kind of chocolate to bring you when you are having a bad day. He remembers the first time he ever saw you when he thought, "Wow, I really want to date this girl." He remembers your favorite foods and your favorite genre of movies. He remembers what ultimately is more important.

6. He Will Watch Rom Coms With You

He may not like it, but he will watch cheesy chick flicks because you want to watch it.

7. Your Pet Likes Him

Animals know who is a good person and who isn't (you know that this statement is true). If your dog, cat, or bunny does not like him then he is not good for you. My cat who literally hates everyone likes my bf. I thought it was impossible for her to like anyone other than me, but it happened.

8. He Loves Surprising You

Whether it is a quick lunch in between class or at work or it's a fancy date, he loves to make you happy. In a long distance relationship, I can tell you from personal experience, driving or flying to surprise your GF in another city is one of the best gift you can give her.

9. He Loves Introducing You to His Friends and Family

He loves showing you off to everyone he knows. He wants all of his friends and family to know that you are with him and how wonderful you are.

10. He is There for You in the Hard Times

Whenever you are having a serious problem, whether it is health related or emotionally related, he is there for you. He doesn't run away from your problems, but helps you to better understand them. He doesn't get mad at you for how anxious you can be or if you are self-conscious in any way. He isn't scared of your issues.

11. He Helps You Be a Better You

He encourages you to follow your dreams and he doesn't put you down for what you think or want to happen. He helps you realize your individuality and helps you to grow as a person. This does not mean that you need a man to be a better person, but that he helps you to see that you can still be an individual and in a relationship.

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Dating is fun, but only if you are dating the right guy!

1. He Willingly Sits on the Boyfriend Bench

2. Your Parents Like Him

3. Your Best Friend Likes Him

4. He Randomly Brings You Flowers

5. He Remembers the Important Things

6. He Will Watch Rom Coms With You

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8. He Loves Surprising You

9. He Loves Introducing You to His Friends and Family

10. He is There for You in the Hard Times

11. He Helps You Be a Better You

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1. When a customer wants to return a product, hands you the receipt, where is printed "ALL SALES ARE FINAL" in all caps.

2. Just because you might be having a bad day, and you're in a crappy mood, doesn't make it okay for you to yell at me or be rude to me. I'm a person with feelings, just like you.

3. People refusing to be put on hold when a customer is standing right in front of you. Oh, how I wish I could just hang up on you!

4. Having the same conversations over and over again! To be honest I really don't even want to talk to you right now, or have this fake ass smile on my face!

5. Always having to have a smile on your face. I promise I'm not as happy as I may look!

6. Customers not understanding that sometimes, mistakes happen. I am a human being, we all mess up sometimes!

7. Having the boss from hell, it's their way or the highway! Even though I did my job correctly and efficiently, if I don't do it the exact way you do, I'm a piece of shit.

8. Having coworker who don't help out, who bend the rules just enough to screw you over.

9. Having to be at work after closing because a customer is taking forever and half! Not like I'd like to go home or anything!

10. Having shitty hours and more shifts than you asked for. Just because we don't have enough workers, doesn't mean I want to pick up every shift that you cant cover, oh great boss of mine!

11. Not having time for a social life. It gets old saying, "I can't I have work..." Every day of the week!

12. Having that lazy costumer who can't do anything for themselves... no please I'll get that, it's no problem at all!

It's just my face, I swear.

1. When you meet new people, they automatically assume you hate them or are rude.

2. People are constantly asking you if you're OK.

3. After being friends with someone for a while, they confess to you, "I thought you were so mean when I first met you," or, "I thought you hated me."

4. You get told to smile more, but they don't understand how scary that would be.

5. You're always labeled as seeming "judgy."

6. Passing a friend with your RBF in full force and not realizing you just shot them a death glare.

7. Being sarcastic, but everyone thinks you're outright rude.

8. Not knowing how mean you really look until you see a picture of yourself in resting face.

9. Your apologies never sound sincere because of your emotionless face.

10. Your "mad face" scares you.

11. And, lastly, people are constantly asking you if you are happy or having a good time because you look bored to death.

Please hold your blonde joke.

1. "Is Elle Woods your spirit animal?"

2. "Is that your natural hair color?"

3. "Oh wow, you get good grades at school?"

4. "You must really like the color pink!"

5. "You’re probably not into sports, right?"

6. "You must have such a bubbly personality."

7. "Your wardrobe must consist of all things preppy."

8. "What sorority are you in?"

9. "You were probably a cheerleader in high school."

10. "You look like you’re from L.A. because your hair is so light."

11. "You definitely like Pumpkin Spiced Lattes from Starbucks!"

12. "Do you actually think blondes have more fun?"

13. "You must encompass the typical “white girl” stereotype."

14. "Is that daddy’s credit card you’re using?"

15. "So all of your friends are blonde too?"

16. "I’m surprised about you; I thought you would be a lot ditsier."

The world's greatest university meets the world's greatest show.

1. When you get your acceptance letter

2. When you try to figure out how class enrollment works

3. When it’s move in day

4. When you arrive on campus and see all of the attractive people

5. FROG Week

6. When you find your squad

7. When you visit DHall (RIP) or EHall for the first time

8. When you take on way too many credits

9. When you go to your first party at JMU

10. When the rival school shows up for the homecoming game (or any game really)

11. Sunday Brunch

12. When you see the infamous “preacher” for the first time

13. The first snow day

14. Madipalooza

15. When finals week rolls around

16. When you have to say goodbye

17. And when you finally get to go back

Do you have a small get-together or throw a big bash?

1. Your family and friends ask what you want for your birthday, so you give them a list of options.

2. You're super excited about your birthday the week before.

3. Your family flies in town to celebrate with you.

4. Your siblings wake you up.

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