I’m a mentor for a freshman girl, and this senior guy has been hitting on her. Recently, he kissed her on the cheek on Rainbow Bridge.
Her RA and I know him and are creeped out. Dr. Love – do I have your permission to ask my guy friends to throw that senior off Rainbow Bridge onto the rocks below?
This is one of those moments where I am so glad I’m anonymous (and not a guy): I can give the best advice without having to worry about Campus Safety hunting me down for encouraging a Crimson violation!
Trust your instincts on this one: this dude is a CREEP. This is not true of all senior-freshman couples — but it is true of this one. He clearly gives you and others bad vibes. Trust them!
Agh! This story is so weird. Men of Grove City — I know you find it awkward to talk to girls sometimes. We get it. But for Pete’s sake, don’t be like this guy! We can forgive awkwardness, but this story gives me chills.
This might be a good time to remind seniors that they do not have to be engaged by the time they graduate. I really do not understand you people. Maybe I will when I become a senior.
Stop feeling pressured to ask someone out just because other people are dating! Life is not a zero-sum game. Other people have not “won” because they are currently dating, and you have not “lost” because you are currently single.
I have seen this mentality destroy relationships. Obsession with getting into a relationship is a form of self-absorption. This obsession can blind you to others (single or not) and cause you to fail in your other responsibilities.
I do not know, letter writer, if you are dating; regardless, you have proven you are not one of those self-absorbed people. You have seen the struggles of a sister, how this creep is manipulating her. For your care, I commend you. You deserve all the props.
So, to our letter writer, I give you my gratitude. You have obviously been taking my columns to heart. You hit the nail on the head with what you need to do and need no further advice from me.
To the creep who’s hitting on this freshman girl: you have no idea what’s coming your way.
To the gentleman who will be assisting our letter writer: you are awesome! We need more men like you. Thank you for being willing to chuck this guy into the creek!
Oh, and be sure to throw him off Rainbow Bridge while the tide is still low.
