Okay ladies (and maybe gentlemen as well), many of us have that member of the opposite sex that for some reason you always resort to letting your mind think about. Who knows, maybe you expect him to profess his love for you after you text him late-night saying how much you “want to see him,” but we all know that this guy isn’t the commitment type and hell, you’re not really either. Maybe he’s your go-to guy for date functions or maybe you just want a little somethin’ somethin’ to come home to after a long night out, but for whatever the reason may be you almost ALWAYS wake up to texts from this “boy toy.” Yes, I said it. Because we all know that’s all he is and that’s all he’s ever going to be. Cause all’s fair in love with the “college constant,” and it’ll never change. Here are just a few classic scenarios that define the college constant.
1. You’re drunk and your texts can prove it:
You wake up the morning after a long night out and your phone is lying next to you. 1) Thank god the cellular is in one piece. Actually scratch that, thank god it’s still with you. 2) Why are there so many texts to your “boy?” Quotations around that are necessary because we all know he’s not your boy, so just go with it. Clearly, you had a great night out and decided to give your “boy” the play-by-play of the night and then proceeded to tell him how much you wished he were here. Let’s just say your “miss you” and “you’re a cutie” texts only went so far and said so much. He didn’t necessarily reciprocate and you might be a little embarrassed. Texting 101 ladies: take his number out of your phone, you’re destined to shoot him texts and if he’s not in your contacts, then you’re golden—at least for now.
2. A little somethin’ somethin’ to come home to:
Piecing together your night through your text timeline is necessary in the college world; actually it’s a given. Blushing hardcore after you realize you sent the “boy” a text to come over and “snuggle” isn’t necessarily something you want to see from your night. Okay so maybe it’s a little awkward that he did in fact come over to “snuggle” and that it maybe turned into more than that, but who cares. He’s the “boy” that will only be the hook-up and maybe you’re okay with that status.
3. No Friday night plans. Classic “what are you getting into tonight?” text to the boy:
Friday night rolls around and you don’t know which party you’re going to—so naturally you decide to send him the classic, “what are you getting into tonight” text. The go-to line that means: A) you need plans and don’t want to stay in tonight or B) you want someone to come home to after the nights end (see #2).
4. Your plus 1:
Sorority functions turn into a game of hunting down eligible bachelors—all sorostity girls know this. The criterion certainly isn’t rocket science, but somehow applications to apply for this position are necessary. You want someone who isn’t going to be the clingy leach and who is a good dancer (no humpers allowed). Let’s be real, that pretty much defines your “college constant boy” and you’re not ashamed to say it. Go figure, you cordially invite him. Classic move ladies, classic. Invite the “boy” who isn’t your boy, but hey, like we said, he will always be your “college constant” and your go-to “boy toy.” Take advantage of that being socially acceptable while you’re in college and just go with it.