Since the beginning of this fall semester, I have been spending a lot of time at my boyfriend's apartment during my free time. I spend so much time there that I practically live with him and his roommates. Prior to this semester, I have never spent this much time with a group of guys. I was never able to listen to their guy talks, and see how a bunch of guys live every day. So here are a few things I've learned...
1. Boys talk about girls more than you think.
Do not ever think that guys in college never about girls. They bring them up all the time. I don't mean the casual chats about who they thought was cute in their political science class, I am talking about conversations on how to get our numbers, who was going to get to talk to her, what to say, where to go, and even saying that they were holding off on texting whomever the girl may be to keep them on their toes!
2. They have a sensitive side.
I have very quickly learned that guys do have a sensitive side. In the past I was never fortunate enough to see this side, but my own boyfriend has showed me that when someone cares enough that they are comfortable being that open with you. With that being said, I have quickly learned that even though they pretend to be assholes, and play it off cool, boys get heartbroken too. They cry. They pout. They need one on one times with their bros, just like girls.
3. They still act like 12-year-olds sometimes.
They are still 12-year-old boys at heart. They laugh about farting. They still wrestle. They leave the empty roll of toilet paper sitting on the bathroom floor. They fill up the trash can until it's spilling over with trash. They hit and yell at each other. The list goes on.
4. Toilet paper does not last.
Speaking of toilet paper, I can never find any! I do not know what these guys do with it all, actually I don't want to know. Toilet paper just never lasts in this apartment. Every time I walk into the restroom I find myself replacing the empty holder.
5. They miss mom doing their laundry.
I have come to find that my boyfriend absolutely hates doing laundry, like most people. He is the type of person to wait until he runs out of underwear before he even starts a load of laundry. Every Sunday (Sunday's are typically the days I do laundry) I have to remind him constantly that the laundry needs to be done before it starts overflowing.
6. Food does not last.
I typically go grocery shopping with Josh, because since I'm spending so much time here I like it if there's some snacks there for me to munch on. Bread, milk, cereal, pop-tart's, whatever it may be, never lasts. I guess I never noticed how quick food disappeared before I was shopping for it.
7. Cooking is minimal.
The term cooking in this apartment typically means microwaving some rice, corn dogs, or leftovers from food that I had made the night before. I do not know if they don't feel like making the food or if they struggle making a fresh meal.
8. FIFA is LIFE.
NEVER, I repeat, NEVER walk in front of a FIFA game while they are playing. Someone will score a goal, or lose the ball and all hell will break loose. Just don't do it.
9.They're very appreciative.
Occasionally, I will offer to make them breakfast after soccer practice or dinner after classes. I don't think anyone has ever been so kind and grateful towards me for doing something for them. Anytime I do anything for these boys they are always thanking me and offering to help in any way shape or form.
10. I could live with guys.
These guys never complain. They tell each other how it is constantly, and never get mad for being honest. They can talk about the smell, the trash, the dishes, and someone eating the other's food and never have hard feelings. They are such good friends and so close with each other it brings a smile to my face. I have lived with three absolute terrible roommates, one I'm currently living with which is why I am never at my house, and these guys have showed me how roommates should treat each other.
Throughout this past month or so, I have spent so much time with these guys that Josh's roommates are like brothers to me now. I would do absolutely anything for these young men, and I feel as though they would do the same for me. I'm glad I get to surround myself with such kind young men.
