It’s no secret that college dating is weird, to say the least. College dating is completely different from real world dating, existing in its own little bubble where almost anything goes. A lot goes into determining the boundaries of a college relationship. There's a multitude of questions to consider:
Are we just hooking up? Was it a one night stand?
Are we dating and not exclusive? Are we dating and exclusive?
Are we an official couple?
Was eating Chick-Fil-A between classes a date?
However you define your college hook-up status, sometimes it’s pretty obvious that things just aren’t going to work out in the long run. It’s all fun and games, until the guy who bought you a drink at Bentley's tries to borderline consummate the relationship near the outdoor port-o-potties.
We all have things that are total deal breakers. Here are a few things that turn off our fellow Terps.
Zack, 20, wants a girl who is “somewhat independent” and not needy.
When he “talks about himself too much, and forgets things I tell him or that we talk about.” – Ashley, 20
“Any type of artist ever…English major, philosophy major, musician, film, painter, etc."
–Mattie, 19
“When they aren’t circumcised.” – Sam, 20
"Long nails." -- Victoria, 21
"Having no goals in life." - Hyunjae, 20
If she has "a terrible laugh." - Miller, 20
If he “is a picky eater.” – Jill, 20
“When the person steals the blanket/covers mid sleep.” – Austin, 21
“She can’t smoke. Smoking is disgusting.” – Brian, 20. Sage, 20, agrees.
“Bad sex is def a deal breaker. And bad breath… also a deal breaker” – Ittie, 21
“When they are dumb.” – Kevin, 20
“When you come second to anything, especially drinking or partying.” – Lauren, 20
“Poor eating habits and healthy hygiene is a breaker… I’m a germaphobe, so I try to look for a person who wants to eat healthy and keep clean.” – Eli, 20
“When they fart in front of you.” – Olivia, 20
"Having a weird hairline.” – Katherine, 19
"When someone turns into an asshole." - Jillian, 20
"If I ever have to meet her parents, at any point in my life." - Benji, 23
"When they lack respect for your family." - Mary, 20
"Frizzy hair." - Chris, 20
So, there you have it. A comprehensive list of things to avoid doing or being if you ever want to have a relationship with someone on the University of Maryland's campus. OK, just kidding, this is far from comprehensive -- but it's at least a few things to consider next time your hookup tries taking things to the next level.
