We've all heard the complaints about the dating scene these days... that is when it actually exists. Let's face it. It seems as if dating barely happens anymore. People either are with each other for what appears to be forever or they're just hooking up. And let's be honest. It's the worst when you start to like someone and all of a sudden, they hit you with, "You're cute and all, but I'm not looking for anything serious. I'm just trying to have fun right now." If an infinite eye roll was possible, it would happen to this statement. I just don't know why people automatically rule out relationships, especially when they offer great things that a hook-up doesn't.

Relationships give you someone to grow with.

I feel like college is definitely a time to find yourself and discover what you like and dislike. This being said, I also feel as if you have to accept yourself for who you are initially before you can grow as a person. Accepting yourself is important to do before accepting someone into your life, but once you do, you can begin to grow from their knowledge and advice they offer you. One of the best things about this too is that you watch them grow as a person because of yourself.

Relationships offer a support system.

If you're in a relationship with someone, part of that commitment is being there for the other person to lean on in a time of need. This could be just needing someone to help each other study to being there when there are serious tribulations happening in either of your lives. You have a person in your life that should support you in most situations, within reason of course. Isn't that something everyone looks for?

You have a person you can be comfortable being yourself around.

Sure, it takes a while to open up to someone which is perfectly normal. But, if you're with someone for a while and you still don't feel like you can be who you truly are in front of them, something is wrong. When dating someone, you can be yourself even if that means screaming lyrics to the song you love while driving. As someone who is naturally a goofball, this is really important to me. If you're with someone for one night, you're just going to feel the need to put a wall up and keep it there.

You have someone to cuddle.

Who doesn't love cuddling? It's a little difficult to have a random person on speed dial to call when you just want to lay next to someone and watch a movie. When you're dating someone, you have an unlimited supply of cuddling available to you.

Obviously, relationships take a lot of time and effort to keep them healthy, and you shouldn't commit yourself to one unless you're ready. But if you're one of those people "just trying to have fun," maybe consider if you find yourself wanting any of the things I mentioned next time you say that to someone.