You’re walking down the quad and you pass that couple you admire from afar. You start to evaluate your current love life situation (or lack there of) and realize that there are only seven options for what could be happening:
1) The “They are basically married” couple:
You all know the people I’m talking about. If there was ever a moment that they weren’t together you would question if they broke up because this NEVER happens. At this point he’s basically another roommate and it wouldn’t even be surprising if you heard that the question was popped. Let’s be real these couples are basically married already.
2) The “They have been hooking up for a year but still won’t make it exclusive” Couple:
Netflix and Chill? These couples have mastered that. They have “watched” every movie from The Notebook to The Exorcist yet they still have not gone out to have a conversation over dinner. Why you might ask? In my opinion it’s probably because one of the two has extreme commitment issues. If you fall into this category, my advice to you is to really think about how many more movies you want to watch before you’ve seen them all and you’re still just “single.”
3) The “Are they dating or just best friends?” couple
These people do everything together. You see them at the library, in the dining hall, and as a plus one to all “formal” events. Yet every time you ask them if they’re together, their answer is always “No, we’re just best friends.” You half believe it, but are secretly waiting for the day that you find out they’re actually in a relationship. You’ll be the first to say “I knew it!”
4) The “I am going out tonight just to see her (him)” Couple:
Have those friends that aren’t in the mood to go out until they hear a certain cutie will be at the party? We all know these people who pretend like they’re actually interested in going out but within five minutes of being there they’ve ditched you and you see them across the room with the person they’ve been rendezvousing with each weekend. No matter who is asking, neither person will ever admit their true motives for being there but the moral of the story is, throughout the night, they’re together.
5) The “Long distance I’m making this work through college” Couple:
Whether it’s actually working out or the couple is in constant denial, we all have those friends who are with their high school sweethearts or significant who lives 7 hours away. These couples are on a constant roller coaster, battling their wish to be single in college with their yearning to be together. Some weekends you never see them because visiting each other takes top priority and they’re probably not known to be the life of the party, but whenever asked they always seem to be somewhat content.
6) The “Why are they still together?” Couple:
Ever been witness to a public display of disaffection? If the answer is yes, then you have probably come in contact with a couple that doesn’t know when it’s time to quit. These people can convince themselves that they are meant to be even when every night ends with a screaming match. No matter what advice friends give or times Ben & Jerry’s has been eaten over a sappy movie, this couple always finds their way back to each other for better or for worse.
7) The “They are literally my love life goals” Couple:
And finally, we all know that couple that has been faithful and happy together for a while. They know the perfect balance of friendship and their relationship and give you the ultimate hope that love will one day find you. Third wheeling with this couple would never be a problem because they’re so comfortable around each other that they make you feel confident and comfortable as well. They are the definition of true love and give Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams a run for their money.