Dating is a full-time job..
A few days ago while slumped over my computer in my early morning public relations class after a night of dancing till 2 AM, I realized two things. One, taking a Saturday morning class was one of the dumbest ideas I’ve ever had and two, that being in a relationship may be mentally exhausting, but being single is physically and financially exhausting!
In the past week alone, I’ve gone on two dates, taken five phone numbers, and had one steamy make-out session on the sidewalk outside a Santa Monica bar. And that did not take place on one of my dates. I also spent more than half my financial aid check (which I’m sure the federal government would be pleased to know) on new clothes, new makeup, and my very first pair of expensive sunglasses.
Between actually doing my hair and makeup and finding an acceptable outfit to wear instead of just throwing on sweats, it takes me twice as long to get ready in the morning as it did when I had a boyfriend. By the time I leave my house, I already need a nap.
Then in the evenings, there’s dinner dates, bar outings, and sifting through match.com e-mails. At this point, I’m starting to prefer watching 30 Rock episodes in bed with a Lean Cuisine over scouring LA for my soul mate.
Everyone knows relationships take work, but I’d forgotten how much effort a girl has to put into being single. And to think I thought I would need to take extra classes this semester to keep myself occupied!
