College is full, of exciting new places, sights and people. Maybe a few of these faces have caught your eye. Maybe you’re dating some new (or thinking about it). Whether or not you’re thinking about starting a family, determining how long this romantic relationship will last is very important. Thankfully, social media can tell a lot about a person and their values. For example, they may post a lot of pictures with friends, suggesting they’re sociable.
Once you’re officially dating (and you’ve made sure the feeling is mutual), you can learn a lot about each other by trying new things together. See their true nature and how they respond to different situations can show you a new side of them you may not have seen otherwise. My partner and I try new foods to test our comfort zone, as well as, gain worldliness. It was difficult at first, but we warmed up to exposing our taste buds to new flavors. The hardest thing we’ve dealt with so far is video editing. We grew frustrated with the software and choosing music transitions, etc. It may not seem like much, but in the moment it was a challenge for our tolerance of each other.
If you’re not officially dating you’re missing nothing and have the freedom to meet a variety of those fresh faces around town. During these years it’s important to meet as many people as possible (platonically and romantically). When it comes to dating, variety helps you learn what you do and don’t want in a life partner. After some time dating, you will find the red flags with ease, which are not one size fits all. For example, if they order your food without asking and you dislike that, then that could be your personal red flag. Some people like it when their date can take charge. Most importantly, don’t feel the need to keep your guard up at all times. Have fun.
If you’re not comfortable asking “Hey, are we together or was this just a one-time thing?” You could look for signs. But as always, honesty is the policy.