We live in an era where everything is easily assessable through a tap of our smartphone: food, transportation, entertainment, and now, hookups. Hollywood has brainwashed us into believing that a random hookup can lead to falling madly in love with each other. Unfortunately, this is college – no one has time for fairytales when you have three assignments and a paper due Sunday night. In all honesty, you’ll be lucky if he even remembers your name.
Apps, such as Tinder, were developed on the premise of meeting new people, and our generation has really used it to their advantage. That is why I’ve compiled 13 common misconceptions about hooking up, specifically through Tinder, from friends, and my prior experiences.
Just as a heads up, this list is based on college-level heterosexual relationships because I prefer to speak on what I know instead of making assumptions. But take this list with a grain of salt, because who knows, maybe you will get your fairytale ending.
1. He's 'the One.'
He’s not. You’re just his break from studying for his chemistry test.
2. You'll stay friends.
Chances are he’s already unmatched with you and deleted your number before you’ve even left his place.
3. You will never see him again.
This campus is huge but eventually, your paths will cross again. I promise you, whether it’s between class, at Pub, or when you realize that he’s in one of your lecture classes.
4. He's the same in person.
Those pictures were taken when he was a sophomore in high school… he’s a junior in college and 30 pounds heavier.
5. He's totally not a catfish.
Google images is your best friend. Use it.
6. He's older so he has his sh*t together.
Does anyone really have their sh*t together in college? You’re asking for too much.
7. We are not going 'all the way.'
Make this clear to him before you meet, when you meet, in the car, and again when you get to his place. It’s funny how men really think they can change a woman’s mind.
8. The sex will be amazing.
It’ll be ‘ok’ at best, and if it is amazing, go you!
9. He'll want to cuddle.
Nope.
10. You're going to spend the night.
Here’s where it really gets awkward: you’ll both lie in a sweaty silence and if you don’t start putting your clothes back on, he’s going to make an excuse about a big test he has to study for or how early he has to get up the next morning. You know it’s all BS, but what are you going to do about it, he already called you an Uber.
11. He super-liked you because he really liked you.
He super-liked you because he really liked your boobs.
12. He's genuine.
He swipes right on every girl to increase his chances of getting a match and he’s asked half of them to ‘chill’ later.
13. He cares about you.
He cares about you not getting pregnant or giving him an STI.