Hooray! A question … and it couldn’t have been timed more perfectly. This one comes from Anonymous.
So school is about to start in only a few days time, and for those of us who are signle this is somewhat of a new opportunity to find that someone. Any good advice? ![]()
This is actually a very good question and I am surprised that I haven’t made a post about it already. Many people that are going back to school come the beginning of September, are eagerly awaiting the rush of new people that will be immersed into their life, whether it be at university or in high school. This plethra of new people offers everyone with a chance to find that certain someone. With that said there are tons of things not to do and ways to approach this new opportunity so here we go.
Firstly and most importantly, do not start this school year off LOOKING for a relationship. I am sure many of you have heard the saying, “It happens when you least expect it.” Well this saying could not be more true. If you go looking for a relationship one of two things will happen. Either a) you won’t find that relationship you are looking for and because you had such expectations when it doesn’t happen you get sad/depressed and possibly ruin the school year for you or b) you jump into a relationship with a person that you normally wouldn’t and end up realizing that it was a mistake when it is too late and then someone gets hurt. So I cannot stress this enough … DO NOT GO LOOKING FOR A RELATIONSHIP! I know it’s easier said than done but it is important to go into a new school year with an open mind and just looking to make your school year fun. Have fun, flirt, go to parties, etc. Don’t go to every party in an attempt to hunt down your ever ellusive soul mate. When it happens it will happen on its own accord and no sooner or later.
Secondly, and I said this in the previous paragraph but I shall elaborate further, make sure to approach the term from the right angle. What I mean by this is that go in with an open mind and for the purpose of having fun. The approach for finding a one night stand and a long term relationship are the same. In both cases you try to impress the member of the opposite sex. So go to parties, flirt, flaunt, and make new friends. Even you are looking for a long term relationship, start off with just flirting and friends. I can guarantee you that if you find a girl or guy you like and you just take things easy, flirt with them, get to know them, date them, and so on you may actually end up with a solid relationship. NO GUARANTEES though! The point is life is full of surprises and you must learn to roll with the punches (go with the flow if you will).
Finally, go out! I know studies are important and you should of course make sure to do your studies, be prepared for finals, labs, etc. but you should also go out and have fun. This is the main way that you are going to get a chance to flirt, flaunt, and explore those opportunities that come with the beginning of a new school term. A friend of mine once compared going out to an advertising campaign for a new product. The product in this case being you. If you want people to know about the product and catch their interest, you have to advertise it. How can they know that the product exists if they never see it. So go out, advertise the hell out of yourself and have fun (responsible fun … im not telling you to go out and become an alcoholic or jump off of balcony into a pool).
So to summarize, don’t go expecting a relationship. Instead go in with no expectations, an open mind, and with thoughts of just having fun. There is no specific series of steps to take in order to guarantee a relationship by the end of a year but if you go in with no expectations, I can guarantee you that you will no be disappointed. If you have any other questions feel free to ask and leave your comments. I hope this helps and I hope all of my readers have a great school year. To those of you doing frosh week this year, have fun … I know I did when I did it.
Skyye
Love is all around you, all you have to do is look