Relationship Buffet

There is something in college that I like to refer to as the Relationship Buffet. This is a title I have prescribed to the multiple options of dating that seem to be held as acceptable during the ages of about 18 to 25. It starts with "The Hook-Up," next comes the "We're Talking," then there's "LikeBasicallyDatingButNotExclusiveYet," and the infamous, "Facebook Official." Of course there are always the classics such as the "Long-Distance Relationship" and the "She's still in High School" or "He Graduated Last Year." So many options and only eight semesters to try them all out. But which one works the best? The question isn't which type of dating in college is right. It's which type is right for you. I have witnessed every item along the Buffet be sampled by my friends, or by myself in some cases. Some end in heartburn, others in harmony that are still lasting to this day. But no matter what the outcome, the Relationship Buffet is always a learning experience. Take note of your changing tastes and don't be afraid to get your heart broken.  That's the only way you will ever learn to appreciate what might end up being your main course.