Millennials are constantly being referred to as the generation of The Hookup. We've done away with the original monogamous relationship and instead invented our own version of plural dating. Instead of Drive- In movies with our significant other, many of us spend our free time browsing Tinder for a quickie. Instead of looking for that one great love we are happy with the next good hookup. But why? Monogamy is awesome! Don't trust me? Checkout the list.
1. There is always someone to build you up.
Bad days happen to everyone. One of my favorite parts of being in a committed relationship is that when I think I've had the worst day of my life, my man is always there to pick me up. Or if you've both had shitty days you can bitch about them together which is a perk in itself.
2. You've always got a "partner".
Remember being in 8th grade and having to pair up for projects? If you're anything like me you probably had to scramble to find someone because everyone else had theirs. A relationship is a guaranteed "partner" for everything, so the middle school kid inside you will never feel alone.
3. You've got a buddy for awkward family functions.
Christmas dinner, Fourth of July fireworks, or your little cousin's bar mitzvah are all occasions where your extended family meet and celebrate. If you don't actually like your family or their super intrusive it's nice to have one person in the room on your side. Plus you can spend the evening making jokes about your Great Aunt Murial's fishy perfume or your grandpa's gross hair piece.
4. Sex is available whenever you want it.
Sure this is true with hook ups too. But doesn't sound great to not have to wait to go out to the bar or have to worry about stds from a random stranger? With monogamy you can have sex pretty much whenever and wherever you want. Tuesday before class? Sure! 15 minutes before dinner in the bathroom at your parent's house? You got it!
5. You get to share things with each other.
Books, movies, music are just some of the glorious things shared in a relationship. It's so sweet when someone cares about something so much they want you to be involved too.
6. You get to plan.
Not all monogamy ends in marriage but either way you spend enough time with someone you're probably going to share some future thoughts with them. It can be pretty fun talking about the future with someone who you'd like to stick around.
7. All the Instagram opportunities.
Instagram is the place to be if you're a couple. Just think of all the cute photos of you guys!
8. Netflix and chill is your go to weekend plan.
Binge watching "AHS" seasons 1-5 while breaking for steamy make out time? Perfection.
9. Snuggles.
Snuggles. What more is there to say?
10. Cooking for two is way better than one.
Especially if you're cooking together.
11. You've got a date for everything you're scared of doing alone.
Haunted houses, sky diving, dinner with your grandparents; all things that could potentially be scary when single. But with a significant other you've got someone to share in your fear and hopefully comfort you.
12. Sleeping with someone is pretty much the best.
Sex is great but actually sleeping with someone is pretty amazing. Bonus: If you have a bad dream there is always someone next to you to make you feel safe.
13. Love.
Love is not always there in the beginning stages. It can take time but once you feel it, really feel it, you'll never know what you did without it.
14. You don't have to go on the prowl any more.
I don't know about you but dating blows. You have to dress up and wear heals you can't walk in just to get some potentially creepy guy to buy you a drink. When you're monogamous you don't even have to wear a bra anymore if you don't want.
15. You can be you.
So much of the time we try and convince people we're someone we're not. When you're dating someone they see the real you and you finally get the opportunity to relax.
