Dating a baseball player has its perks; mainly all of the baseball apparel that he gets that are too big for you but are so comfy. Also, being able to make cute shirts and signs for him to support him at his games is always nice, and there’s nothing like seeing your boyfriend on the field playing his heart out. It’s a proud moment. However, let's not forget that dating a baseball player, or a college athlete in general, also has its disadvantages as well. Don’t get me wrong, I love my baseball player boyfriend, but sometimes him being a baseball player really gets in the way of our relationship.

For one, baseball almost always comes first. Now that’s not that bad of a thing unless you’re the kind of girl that wants to be the No.1 thing in her boyfriend’s life. Baseball or any sport can take up a lot of time. Practices can be long, in addition, sometimes they have weights and study hall which takes up even more time. Plus, they have to go to class and, even though you’re really proud that he’s so dedicated, it sucks when you’re not getting the attention. You can’t always be together and when spring comes around, there’s almost no time for you and him to be together. Forget about lazy weekends in, he probably has a game. Date nights: probably has a game or is too tired from practice. You got something you need a date for: game or practice. Want to do something spontaneous; spontaneous can’t exist in an athlete’s life if it’s their season, he needs at least a month or two's notice. If your boyfriend is anything like mine he also loves his family so if he does have time off he wants to go home to be with them. Which is definitely not bad; but what about me?

Now I’m not complaining. I have a boyfriend who is driven, committed, loving, and caring, and that’s all I could ask for in a man. But as a girl who loves attention sometimes my feelings are hurt when I’m not made his No.1 and baseball always gets in the way. However, I wouldn’t want to date anyone else.