"Dating is messed up."
For my three years in Provo, I have wigged my way through dating different guys of all types. Old, young, tall, short, blonde hair, brown hair...etc. In all my experiences I have recentley come to the conclusion that dating is completely messed up here in Provo.
I am reaching the twenty-first year of my life. You would think that I would be able to date someone who is also around my age and feel on the same page as them. This is false. Most guys in Provo are just getting home from their missions at the age of twenty-one. This means that for the past two years, we have been learning and growing in college life and they haven't. These post-mish boys are looking for parties and non-commital freshman girls. They just want to have fun and date every girl they meet. As for us, we are almost seniors in college. Which means we still love to have a good time but are kind of over that whole scene. Post-mish boys are just starting it. So what do we do?
The fact that I feel way more mature and ahead than some of these boys is ridiculous. It shouldn't be like that. This is why most girls date older guys. We feel on the same level socially as them. But older guys have their issues as well.
So why do we do it? Why do we date at all? Because we have to. Because somewhere down the road it will all be worth it. I just hope my road isn't too bumpy on the way.
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((I promise I am not being cynical. Atleast I am dating, it could be worse. This is just something I have come across a lot lately and thought I should share.))
5 comments:
You are very right Rachel. Dating in the Provo area is insane. It is hard to find a good one but the good news is they do exist... i found one.
Can I set you up with a cute guy from Boston age 23?
Rachel, the important thing to remember is you are only 21. You are not an old maid! Just because thousands of girls at BYU get married at 18, you shouldn't worry that you will never find someone. It's not a rule that you should be married by the time you graduate! Of course, I totally understand where you are coming from (having also dated a true VARIETY of young men), and it seems like there is always something not quite right... but you will find it, I promise!
Isn't it weird that these 19 year old boys left on their missions and you were the same- and then when they come back they seem so young and you feel SOO OLD!
dude, don't even get me started on trying to find decent girls out here
at least you HAVE dating in Provo
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