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10 Reasons Why I Hate Dating In 2017

there is more to a relationship than pizza and hooking up.

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 Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

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11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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