What is the likelihood of falling in love with someone new in college?

[Anonymous]

What is the likelihood of falling in love with someone new in college?

[sugarchateau]

I'd hate to assume that everyone is on the same page, all the time. Depending on which type of love a person seeks, it depends on the people whose goals align along with the commitment to work on it while suffering through their commitment to school... There usually isn't a priority for long-term bonds, it's reported at my university that 75% students are in a "FWB" relationship.

Most students coming into college, especially freshmen (sometimes even the oldies that return), are in the mood to lust, be infatuated or obsessive- not to seek a marriage bond type of love- which is normal because life is bustling as a student, but be mindful, as well as, discerning.

If you're not physically attracted to someone, it's hard to "love" them asap because love is built over time and separate from lust- which lust/attraction is typically experienced first, naturally. You learn to love someone by spending lots of time with them, getting to know them, trust them, etc. So considering that, it requires a lot of dedication to one person... Yet, not a lot of people reach out in order to get to know others on campus- probably depending which campus and state- unless you join groups, sororities, etc. Even then, for most, it's hard to stay in-touch with the people you meet because they are all preoccupied living their own lives with their long established friendships/crushes/bf/gf, (of which they prioritize) on top of attending school and work, etc.

Goodluck!

[weasley8]

I think that depends greatly on which school you're going to. I'm currently going to a school where eighty percent of students marry someone that they met in their first week of college. The majority of the remainder end up marrying someone else from our school, who they just met later. It's kind of weird to think about, but also kind of hilarious. We're all so ridiculously awkward that I have no idea how it happens. And yet it does. But that is a much higher than average percentage. If your school has an unusually high percentage, you'll probably hear about it whether you want to or not. If it doesn't, you could probably still find the percentage on the internet somewhere. Or just ask a few graduates.

[dantetheexplorer]

You're not going to Hogwarts, are you?

[weasley8]

Nah. Ilvermorny.

[dantetheexplorer]

Ah, yes. My bad. I should have known.

[morimeme1]

High chance of falling in live if you socialize, the possibility of mutual love - a chance thing as always.

[dannyboy1999]

I think it's probably higher than it will have been for most of your childhood. A lot of people decide that they want to get into a proper relationship when they get to college

[Logorithim]

Pretty high since you will meet new people and are undergoing huge life changes.

[btbc92]

Easy. Because there is no such thing as falling in love. Its infatuation and Lust. Love is something earned.

[MusicMayhem]

Depends how much effort you're willing to put in you mingle with others. Just like outside of college. College will just make it easier to spot the hotties cause most are young.

[Jaysonava]

High. I didn't,, I fell in love at work. Didn't socialize enough with my classmates cause I was going off the idea of university in post grad.

In the wrong field. More interested in work.

[tartaarsaus]

I have a friend and she likes someone new every month or two and desperately wants a relationship. It depends on the person, but chances can be very high

[rgb008]

Pretty high.
Most people I know had a serious relationship in their college years (some I know are still together or even married).

[Dolemite510]

Falling in lust is inevitable, not love tho 😂

[Dav1ss]

That's how I did it

[DECENTSCOTTISHLAD999]

Very easy

[Keoov]

Likely