In HS, Your Math Teacher Knew You Were Dating Someone, In College, No One Gives A Shit
Start writing a post
Relationships

In HS, Your Math Teacher Knew You Were Dating Someone, In College, No One Gives A Shit

It's all fun and games until someone gets called a slut

164
In HS, Your Math Teacher Knew You Were Dating Someone, In College, No One Gives A Shit
@madbyte

It’s all fun and games in high school until you start dating someone. It can go one of two ways: lasts until you graduate and maybe until college OR it lasts two weeks and after the break up, one of you is all of a sudden a ‘slut’ and the rumor mill begins.

I honestly wish I was lying about the ‘slut’ thing, but I am really not. I never understood it. You “dated” them – not for long, of course, but you still did. So please, high schoolers, explain this to me, because I see zero correlation here.

Y’all are probably just pissed off that you guys aren’t dating anymore.

It’s fascinating – really. In high school, everything seems as though it will last an eternity but it won’t. Sooner or later the fact that Bobby called Sarah a slut after they broke up will be last weeks news and someone else’s messed up love story will be the center of attention.

The thing about dating in high school is everyone knows. There’s no way to hide it and honestly, you don’t want to hide it.

Also, everyone cares. Everyone wants to know your business, because apparently there’s nothing better to do with his or her time.

If the quarterback or captain of the soccer team asks you out, it’s the only topic of conversation for the next week or at least until the ‘date.’ And then if the date goes horribly wrong, guess what – NEW TOPIC OF CONVERSATION.

Now, college is completely different.

No one cares.

Except maybe those closest to you. But other then that, nope. No one.

Let your freak flag fly, man.

College is a complete different setting, you don’t exactly see the same people for more than a semester and chances are, you’ll never see them again after that.

Or at least, you pray to all the gods you never run into them.

There are thousands of students worrying about their own problems to be concerned with whatever is going on with your love life.

You want to sleep around? Go for it. The only person you’re damaging at the end of the day is you. You want a serious relationship? Go for it. Those are rare these days – especially in college.

College is the time to figure out what the hell you want to do with your life, and at the end of the day, maybe who you want to spend the rest of your life with. Or not.

The difference between high school and college dating is that no one in college gives a single shit about your love life. We’re struggling to not have a mental breakdown in the middle of class – your love life is of little importance. But in high school, everyone and their mom knows whom you’re dating. It’s crazy. Even the teachers know your business.

Dating in high school is cute, if it lasts – but if it doesn’t, then it was just a pointless waste of time. Dating in college is a serious thing – I hope. If not, then it was also a pointless waste of time.

So, for those of you in high school and/or college: Good Luck.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

52125
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

33501
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

956316
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

181214
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments