If you haven’t decided if you’re better off dating another Greek, or a GDI, here’s a pro-con-pro list that may help you figure it out.
Pro: They have Chapter too. Only a fellow member of the Greek community understands that on a very specific day at a very specific time, you cease to exist. Don’t call, don’t text, don’t even tweet me. And one does not simply “skip Chapter” so don’t even ask.
Con: Your schedules rarely match up. They have to table when you’re free for lunch, or you have ritual the evening they’re available for a movie night. Free time is like water in the desert for us Greeks and finding the the time for “us” along with classes, homework, chapter, and intramurals can become pretty impossible.
Pro: You have someone to gripe to. It’s inevitable that your non-Greek boyfriend or girlfriend will get tired of hearing about the First World Problems of being in your organization. They won’t understand why it’s such a big deal that Kristina always slacks when it comes to painting sheet signs, or why sheet signs are so important in the first place. But they will listen (Damn it, Kristina! Why can’t you ever paint inside the lines?).
Con: Love triangles are a thing. Sure, there are hundreds upon hundreds of Greeks on your campus. But the amount of them you find attractive lessens that number. And the number of them you deem dateable are even fewer. Also, because the world is cruel and unfair, there are very high chances that another Greek, maybe even in your own organization, is pining after your crush too. Commence the Hunger Games: The Greek Dating version.
Pro: You’ve probably got a really good catch. Although this doesn’t always ring true, chances are when you’re dating a Greek, you’re dating a charitable, intelligent, well-rounded individual. Of course they will have their flaws, but who doesn’t?
Con: Everyone knows your business. Somehow your GrandBig’s boyfriend’s Little and your boyfriend’s Little’s girlfriend know all about your relationship problems. The Greek community is just that: a community, and it can be a gossipy one at that.
Pro: You’ve got one hell of a social life. Add up your socials, their socials, philanthropy events, formals, semi-formals, crush parties...Yeah. It’s a lot. This could be a con because now you’ve really got to work to balance your social life and your school work, but we’re going to go for the positive here and revel in what feels like everlasting popularity and a Greek power couple.
