By: Tonesia Willis

Greensboro

We’ve all been waiting for Valentine’s Day to arrive. We’ve been waiting for the day to come to make our moves on that one special person, who has caught our eye or we’ve already made that move and now we want to show them how much we care. When is the last time you went out on a date?

Some students feel that dating is hard while being in college. Others feel that dating is way to easy. This is determined by the definition you use for dating.

According to A&T student Shiquan Winslow, Block 43 Apartments will be hosting Valentine’s Day Mixer on February 13th at 3pm. I asked Shiquan how he felt about dating?

Most students are afraid to jump out there and mingle, I won’t be that student this year. I’m searching for my queen.”- Shiquan Winslow

Winslow has made it very clear to me that he wants a traditional relationship. He is not interested in dating for the moment. He plans to make the next relationship he is a long term relationship.

According to campusexplorer.com 63 percent of women in college expect to meet their spouses. According to theatlantic.com 83 percent of women in college prefer traditional relationships. In the article “Long Distance Relationship Statistics May Surprise You” Kim P states 7 million couples are in long-distance relationships with college being one of the places long-distance relationships form.

The information presented shows students how serious most women in college take relationships. Actively dating while in college is healthy. You get to meet new people and create new bonds that can one day lead to marriage.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to explore the world of dating. Selena Martin engaged in conversation with me about her 1 year anniversary on Valentine’s Day with her girlfriend Tammy, she met on campus.

Tonight I will be celebrating my 1 year anniversary with the love of my life. We will be going to Ruth Chris, exchanging gifts and going skating. Skateland USA is always popping on Fridays.”

There will be so many eventful moments and actions shown on Valentine’s Day. This day is to give and receive love from all. Where there is love surrounding you, positive energy and great vibes you can’t go wrong.

Martin stated, “Every day should be a day that you show your love for the people that matter the most in your life.”

Valentine’s Day is one of the many holidays we have that bring us as people together. It’s a time to laugh, play, be emotional but most of all it’s a day to show and receive appreciation from the people that mean the world to you and vice versa.

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