While this title is a take-off on the world-renowned characters, Romeo and Juliet, in no way does this piece compare to their disgustingly, beautiful romantic and notorious love affair.
You see, Romeo and Juliet are fictitious characters who endured enormously passionate adoration for each other in a time when rebelling against their parents was seen as absurd and becoming suicidal in the name of love seemed normal. Of course, only the brilliant brain of William Shakespeare would have created such a story.
On the other hand, Frateo and Soroiet are the typical college fratstar dating the typical college sorority babe in their typical
Greek life community. So typical, it seems 8 out of ten times, if you
asked Mr. Alpha Beta Gamma who he was dating, he would probably say Ms.
Kappa Phi Delta. And vice versa. In such a tight knit community, it’s hard not
to date the girls from the sorority house next door. You constantly bump into
each other at socials, Sparty on together at tailgates, see each other at
philanthropy events, embarrass yourself at Greek Week dance practices, etc. You
might as well car pool and spark that fiery candle of love while you’re at it.
As I am dating my very own Frateo, I will share with you the secrets of how he landed such a cool chick. ......All right, girls, I will also
share how I landed such a stud. Let's start with the boys. first.
For all the hopelessly romantic Frateos out there, here are
five steps for catching the eye of a sorority girl and, hopefully, snagging a date
with her!
1. Don’t be the typical jerk face frat douche. Be nice to her
and treat her like the lady she is.
2. Don’t keep her locked away in your frat castle; show her
off to the world. As cool as she may
seem, no girl wants to spend all day, everday, in a smelly, boy infested place
with all your bros.
3. Take her out on fun, spontaneous dates. You may not be the real Romeo and Juliet, but you can at least pretend like the two of you are.
4. When you’re with her, don’t text other girls. Show interest and pay attention to her needs. She’s not just one of the
brothers you can brush off until later, and she will definitely appreciate a
guy who cares about her over a guy that acts like she’s just another notch on
his bedpost.
5. Be cool. Don’t try too hard, but don’t act too
cool for school, either. A girl likes a guy she can have fun with, be comfortable
with and feel like she can be herself. Calm, cool and collected is
the way to go.
Alright, ladies, your turn. Here are the five steps to land that fratstar.
1. Give him space.
Don’t be that annoying, whiny girl who gets
frustrated when he chooses his brothers over you after you have spent 24/7 with
your man.
2. Bring your sisters over when you come to party. His
brothers will appreciate it, and he will appreciate it because his bros will stop
nagging him about being wifed up and everyone will think you’re the bomb.
3. Jealousy doesn't look good on anyone. He will talk to other girls at socials. Chill out and be the cool chick he brags to his
friends about.
4. Don’t base your social life on his. Don’t become
one of those girls who only hangs out with her boyfriend. Enjoy college, have
fun with your sisters and see your main squeeze when it's convenient.
5. Don’t be naïve and don’t force something that’s not meant
to be. If it’s just a casual hookup, don’t be shocked when he’s all over
another girl at the social. Find the good, nice frat guy and pursue the
relationship with him. Remember, it is college and guys can be pigs. Don’t let
that bring you down! You will find your Romeo soon enough.
Good luck to all my hopeless romantics out
there. I hope you find your own Frateos and Soroiets. Don’t forget to have fun while you're at it!