“As a luckless-in-love college student, Grove City’s intense dating culture can, at times, rub salt in a wound. For the most part, I just try to ignore couples around campus, and I have learned what places to generally avoid in the evening – the Harker lounge, any of the sidewalks on the perimeter of campus, and, of course, the infamous MAP South. But last semester, I noticed that even the CHAPEL has begun to fall victim to the craze. I can’t stand the idea of being on a Christian campus and needing to avoid the chapel, and I am wondering if it is my duty to put this to a stop. What should I do?”
– Salty in the Chapel
I’m going to be frank with you. As Dr. Love, I cannot throw my support behind stopping the love stories on campus. I’d be out of a job, and you would be out of entertainment to read. No one wants that. I don’t think they do…
Ignorance is bliss, isn’t it? I’d say stick with your typical program of ignoring it and NOT go on a mission to disrupt the happy couples. I see your point. It can be hard to watch everyone fall in love while you’re just trying to pass Civ Arts or worship in the chapel. However, it’s just like you said — it’s a Christian campus. It would be odd not to see a surplus of couples around. Put in some earbuds and listen to “Vienna” by Billy Joel. It won’t solve your problems, but it might take the edge off.
In full honesty, the last thing I need this semester is some sort of anti-love vigilante skulking about campus ruining my hard work. I’ve spent years trying to help these lovely souls find the one that they’ll spend the rest of their lives with! PLEASE don’t take matters into your own hands. Focus that energy on something that will move you forward. While you haven’t found that lucky person to date yet, you still have your friends. Build those relationships, and don’t begrudge others their happiness just because your love story hasn’t happened for you just yet. College isn’t the only place in the world you might find your person. You’re basing this so-called wound on the demographic of a small bubble. I wouldn’t worry about it for now.
The best piece of advice that I can give you right now is to put your blinders on if you aren’t seriously looking for a relationship. Don’t look left, don’t look right and don’t look into the eyes of the couple fighting in the lounge. You know, I’m always looking for an assistant to find the best stories on campus. It could help you find the positive side of things if you look a little harder 🙂
Auspiciously, Dr. Love
