Let's not destroy our faith in relationships. They are kinda sucky and kinda cute, so it's not all bad. Even if I'm in a relationship, #relationshipgoals posts make my eyes roll. I'm a romantic, but mushy gushy, seemingly perfect couples splattered on social media makes me cringe. **insert eye roll**
#WCW and public love poems don't show the realities of dating. Relationships are messy, even if you and your boyfriend have the strongest relationship, there is more than just the hand holding and butterfly kisses.
Here are some of the real-life, straightforward truths:
First date expectations
F**k the articles that give you rules on what you can/can do, eat, say on a first date. If I want to wear a new white dress and eat spaghetti and meatballs, let me be free! My normal is speaking way too loud, embarrassing those I'm with, and asking a buttload of questions. My boyfriend experienced all three on our first date and he stuck around. Guess I did something right!
You may just end up with an empty wallet
But the experience and learnt lessons are worth it! (Just keep reminding yourself of this.)
It's a game of 20 questions
I'm trying to twist this into a positive, but this is just the utter truth. But, if you really really were head over heels in love with them, no new information would push you away.
It'll all be worth it (hopefully)
Two years ago, I asked my best friend where my soulmate is, he looked and me and said, "Africa." A year later, I met Chris, who spent a chunk of his life in Africa.
Drop the expecations
Having expectations never ends up well. Have an open mind and the little things will light up your day.
New bios on Tinder
Disclaimer: I eat a lot, I'm an attention whore, I also have night sweats, so be prepared.
What girlfriends are for
The other day, my boyfriend asked if I could bring a bag just to hold his stuff.
Single blessings
Holding on to the blanket while he's trying to steal it away is a third world problem, but it's still a nuisance.
The actual Netflix & chill
My boyfriend and I have been watching "Arrow," and there have already been a countless amount of times where I wipe off my drool and ask, "Wait, what did I miss? What happened? What's happening right now?!"
Don't do it
Excuse me while I gather up her friends to steal her phone so she doesn't double text again.
My way or the highway
Your hands make me tremble, and when you use them to place the plate upright, my heart begins to melt.
Third wheeling
My two roommates are my best friend and her boyfriend. I know third wheeling all too well.
Don't lose your independence
Go have fun! Have a girl's night! Just because you're in a relationship doesn't mean you're locked in the house.
He probably didn't think this all the way through
One time, out of nowhere my boyfriend turned to me and asked, "Can we adopt a baby that's already potty trained?"
When you don't define the relationship
Just because you went on one date doesn't mean you're dating.
Now that's a transformation I like to see
Look at you now! You were beautiful either way, but now you're glowing.
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