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How To Tell If Your Best Friend Is Actually Your College Spouse

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Apr 18, 2016

How To Tell If Your Best Friend Is Actually Your College Spouse

College can be rough at times, but if you find the right person to help you through, it can take some of the stress away. We all have that one person that we could not make it day to day without. Sounds like I'm describing my significant other, right? You would only be half wrong if that was your guess.

I don't think the term 'best friend' says enough about how much a person truly does and means to a person. They do so much more for you than that broad term can describe. I think that in college, you do find your best friends that you will have for life, but you also find your 'college spouse'.

col·lege spouse

noun

a person who you meet in college that you do everything with

1. You go grocery shopping together

Although you eat a lot of very different items, you still grocery shop together and get a large variety of foods to share. What's yours is now also theirs.

2. You basically share money

One of you never seems to carry cash, but that's alright because there's always a chance to pay each other back on the next breakfast/lunch/dinner date or the next grocery run.

3. You take turns doing chores

When you know the other person is having a rough day/week, you pick up the slack around the house so they have one less thing to worry about when they get home.

4. You make each other dinner

Hopefully one of you knows how to cook, otherwise you'll be eating a variety of takeout food.

5. You run errands for each other

With both of you having crazy schedules, it almost seems impossible to get anything outside of campus done. You better hope that your car doesn't break down or even worse....your laptop.

6. You lecture each other

At times you have to lecture one another when either of you isn't taking care of themselves, getting their homework done, or just making some bad decisions.

7. You are each other's taxi

Whether you are stranded at a party or just don't want to walk home from work or class, you always have someone to come get you.

8. You're the excuse why the other can't go out

Sometimes when you just want to stay in, but your friends are nagging you to come out, you can always use the excuse that you have to stay in because you promised them you would.

9. You validate each other's eating habits

Sometimes you have to cheat a little and order pizza, buy a pint of Ben and Jerry's, and then top it off with some Girl Scout cookies. Don't worry about it though, because you have them by your side to eat just as much if not more than you.

10. You take care of each other when sick

College students inevitably get sick at the worst times. You already dread going to class half the time, so why not add a runny nose and sore throat to help your motivation? You can always rely on them to recommend some home remedies, make you tea, or give you some DayQuil because you forgot to buy it.

11. They are always there when you need them

You know that no matter what they will always be around when you need a hug, a shoulder to cry on, or to stay home in your pajamas. Life would not be the same without them and you always make time to see them, even if it's only a quick lunch date.

Who needs a significant other when you have a college spouse?

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You're practically married.

col·lege spouse

1. You go grocery shopping together

2. You basically share money

3. You take turns doing chores

4. You make each other dinner

5. You run errands for each other

6. You lecture each other

7. You are each other's taxi

8. You're the excuse why the other can't go out

9. You validate each other's eating habits

10. You take care of each other when sick

11. They are always there when you need them

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1. When a customer wants to return a product, hands you the receipt, where is printed "ALL SALES ARE FINAL" in all caps.

2. Just because you might be having a bad day, and you're in a crappy mood, doesn't make it okay for you to yell at me or be rude to me. I'm a person with feelings, just like you.

3. People refusing to be put on hold when a customer is standing right in front of you. Oh, how I wish I could just hang up on you!

4. Having the same conversations over and over again! To be honest I really don't even want to talk to you right now, or have this fake ass smile on my face!

5. Always having to have a smile on your face. I promise I'm not as happy as I may look!

6. Customers not understanding that sometimes, mistakes happen. I am a human being, we all mess up sometimes!

7. Having the boss from hell, it's their way or the highway! Even though I did my job correctly and efficiently, if I don't do it the exact way you do, I'm a piece of shit.

8. Having coworker who don't help out, who bend the rules just enough to screw you over.

9. Having to be at work after closing because a customer is taking forever and half! Not like I'd like to go home or anything!

10. Having shitty hours and more shifts than you asked for. Just because we don't have enough workers, doesn't mean I want to pick up every shift that you cant cover, oh great boss of mine!

11. Not having time for a social life. It gets old saying, "I can't I have work..." Every day of the week!

12. Having that lazy costumer who can't do anything for themselves... no please I'll get that, it's no problem at all!

It's just my face, I swear.

1. When you meet new people, they automatically assume you hate them or are rude.

2. People are constantly asking you if you're OK.

3. After being friends with someone for a while, they confess to you, "I thought you were so mean when I first met you," or, "I thought you hated me."

4. You get told to smile more, but they don't understand how scary that would be.

5. You're always labeled as seeming "judgy."

6. Passing a friend with your RBF in full force and not realizing you just shot them a death glare.

7. Being sarcastic, but everyone thinks you're outright rude.

8. Not knowing how mean you really look until you see a picture of yourself in resting face.

9. Your apologies never sound sincere because of your emotionless face.

10. Your "mad face" scares you.

11. And, lastly, people are constantly asking you if you are happy or having a good time because you look bored to death.

Please hold your blonde joke.

1. "Is Elle Woods your spirit animal?"

2. "Is that your natural hair color?"

3. "Oh wow, you get good grades at school?"

4. "You must really like the color pink!"

5. "You’re probably not into sports, right?"

6. "You must have such a bubbly personality."

7. "Your wardrobe must consist of all things preppy."

8. "What sorority are you in?"

9. "You were probably a cheerleader in high school."

10. "You look like you’re from L.A. because your hair is so light."

11. "You definitely like Pumpkin Spiced Lattes from Starbucks!"

12. "Do you actually think blondes have more fun?"

13. "You must encompass the typical “white girl” stereotype."

14. "Is that daddy’s credit card you’re using?"

15. "So all of your friends are blonde too?"

16. "I’m surprised about you; I thought you would be a lot ditsier."

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1. When you get your acceptance letter

2. When you try to figure out how class enrollment works

3. When it’s move in day

4. When you arrive on campus and see all of the attractive people

5. FROG Week

6. When you find your squad

7. When you visit DHall (RIP) or EHall for the first time

8. When you take on way too many credits

9. When you go to your first party at JMU

10. When the rival school shows up for the homecoming game (or any game really)

11. Sunday Brunch

12. When you see the infamous “preacher” for the first time

13. The first snow day

14. Madipalooza

15. When finals week rolls around

16. When you have to say goodbye

17. And when you finally get to go back

Do you have a small get-together or throw a big bash?

1. Your family and friends ask what you want for your birthday, so you give them a list of options.

2. You're super excited about your birthday the week before.

3. Your family flies in town to celebrate with you.

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