Post-Hookup Feels

College is a wonderland of opportunities- Lots of learning, expanding your interests, and, most notably, making regrettable decisions. A universal experience, there’s nothing quite like reminiscing on the feelings after waking up next to someone you will now pass by on campus for the next semester.

1. Confusion

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Ah, the distinct feeling of opening your eyes and wondering whose “Saturdays are for the boys” flag you’re looking at. How much did I drink last night? Did I make out with someone in front of a TACO BELL? Where the f%#* is my phone?!

1. Understanding

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There’s nothing like rolling over and realizing who the person lying next to you is- sometimes you know their name and sometimes they’re the random person you’ve seen walking around campus. Sometimes, it’s the hot dude you’ve been eyeing for a while. (Here’s hoping it’s the latter) Ultimately, though, the clothes that are strewn throughout the room and the pounding headache starts to make the situation that happened that night clear, and you know where you’re headed for Plan B later today.

1. Panic

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It’s go time. The ultimate scavenger hunt is finding your particular favorite pair or Victoria’s Secret underwear you got as a part of their 10 for 35 sale and your left shoe without waking the dude happily snoring on the mattress that’s just resting on the floor. Now, doing this while texting a friend to come pick you up, or, even worse, ordering an uber to get back to your place? Truly an Olympic sport.

1. Relief

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You made it home and have rehashed the night with your roommates. You finally have a whole picture of what happened last night, and, if you’re lucky, some McDonald’s in your system to sop up the alcohol that’s still filtering through your body.

1. Cleansing

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A SHOWER!!!! There’s nothing quite like the relaxation and cleanliness that comes with a hot shower after a night of debauchery. Take some extra time and maybe even suds up a couple of times. Rinse, wash, repeat x 400.

1. Sleuthing

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Gather your friends and dig for some intel. Did you get his number? A name? Find an Instagram? Half an hour and you now know the name of the dude you just slept with’s great aunt. 

1. Recognition (and hiding)

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The weekend is over, and it’s time to head to class on Monday. Maybe just wear a ghillie suit so if you see the dude from Friday night you can just blend into the bushes. The bonding between friends when they see dude number 8 and give you that ~look~ so you know to bow your head or dip a little lower in your chair is unmatched.

Happy hunting! And, remember, stay safe (and make sure you at least one person has you on Find my Friends and knows which house you’re in post-party).