I'm not one of those sorority girls who won't look twice at a guy if he's not in a fraternity. In fact, until last semester, I swore I'd never date a frat boy. Who needs those jerks anyway? Not only was I super hypocritical (I don't exactly appreciate the term sorostitute), but I was wrong. Here's why dating a frat guy is actually great:
1) He'll understand your crazy schedule. Socials, philanthropies, Pan meetings, sisterhood events, chapter, and study hours ... throw in school and work and free time ceases to exist. Your average frat boy won't get clingy and annoyed when you don't have a ton of spare time for him, because he won't have any either.
2) He's got values. Fraternities aren't just about labels and partying, no matter how many bad movies portray them that way. Every organization has a set of core values that the men have promised to live by before initiation, and most brothers take those vows pretty seriously.
3) He's not dumb. There's no way he's an active brother with a GPA lower than the wedges you wore to chapter last Sunday.
4) You'll always have a date. Trying to find someone to bring on grab-a-dates and formals can be awkward. You'll never have this problem with a frat boy. Plus, now you've got twice as many fun events to attend, and he's sure to have at least a couple single brothers for your sisters to bring, too!
5) He “gets" why you're obsessed with your big. And little. And boy-little. And boy-big. And basically, you're whole Greek family.
6) He's your personal photographer. Fifteen pictures throwing what you know? OK. Twenty-seven tries to get that perfectly "candid" laughing picture? Sure. Oh, and he knows your picture side.
7) You get to know the brothers. I love my sisters, but guys are infinitely easier to hang out with. The fact that he's got at least 80 brothers means there will always be a few hanging around. Whether it's beer pong or throwing around a football, there's always gonna be something drama-free to do.
8) He'll pretend your crafting is cool, even if his apartment is covered in glitter. While coolers may be the bane of your existence, he'll appreciate it, and tolerate all the other acrylic paint and Mod Podge oriented projects.
9) Shack shirts. You can wear a different frat tank or rush-tee every day and no one will judge you for it. Who doesn't love an oversized shirt to snuggle up in for bed — or pair with leggings for class?
10) He understands why your sisters are so important to you and will never do anything to come in between you and them. He won't be jealous of your time with them or the bond you share because he's got the same thing with his brothers and knows how special it is. While your frat boy may not profess that his big is “literally perfect" or declare that he just needs a wine night with the boys, he'll always respect your connection with your sisters.
