Your 20s is a time where you are meeting many different people and figuring out what you like in a person. You find yourself during this time and sometimes you even find a person that you could potentially spend your life with. Hard-hitting stuff. Luckily for you, I’ve composed a (very serious) list of questions to ask your almost boyfriend before you really commit to a guy that you’ve somehow tricked into thinking you’re normal.
1. Is he a Moe’s or Chipotle guy?
This is a given and extremely important to discuss before you commit to a serious relationship. How are you supposed to make things work when he doesn’t even appreciate a good Chipotle bowl? There has to be compromise in relationships but having to eat Moe’s 24/7 just seems like harsh punishment. Is a boyfriend really worth not reaching Hot status in the Chipotle rewards program?
2. Does he have a dog?
If he has a dog, maybe rethink the Moe’s decision. If it’s a German Shepherd ignore all of his flaws and commit immediately. When you have a new 60-pound friend that will love you unconditionally it makes you overlook his "Pokemon GO" obsession. Just be prepared that it could make the break-up twice as hard when you have to goodbye to the dog.
3. Does he know the lyrics to your favorite songs?
I know it can be really stressful when I’m in the car singing Beyonce and I have to immediately switch from the Beyonce part to the Jay-Z part in "Drunk In Love" remix. Jay-Z’s part and Beyonce’s part overlap, and when she says “We be all night” Jay-Z is still rapping and it’d be nice if he could just finish the Jay-Z part so I can hit the notes right. Make your life easier.
4. What is his go-to drink order?
A drink order can say a lot about a male’s character. If he orders a Dirty Shirley when he’s out, maybe (definitely) consider your options. If he sticks to the main groups of domestic beers he’s probably an easy-going guy and the relationship should be a breeze. If he will only drink locally brewed beer and/or the one “trendy” beer no one has heard of or drinks, he will most likely expect you to keep up with his non-mainstream lifestyle and I know I don’t have the bank account for that.
5. What Netflix shows does he binge watch?
This may be one of the more important questions to ask before things get serious. Is he a "Parks and Recreation" guy? Is he a "Bloodline" guy? Is he a "How To Get Away With Murder" guy? Make sure his values align with yours. You don’t want to be six months deep into a relationship watching shows that you just put up with because you never thought to ask this question. Find the Derek to your Meredith and let your relationship prosper.
