Imagine your friend tells you they are going on a date, and they invite you to hang out with their date’s friend. As you contemplate whether you want to go or not, you realize that this is their second link this week and another is planned for next week. Even though you enjoy going out and “doing it for the plot,” you wonder how your friend manages to keep up with all the people on their roster.
As teenagers, some of us dream about having a high school sweetheart, but it is never easy finding the one who will fulfill that dream.
Having a roster full of potential interests is the current trend. While some may use their roster as a form of entertainment or to find a potential new beau, it can become overwhelming juggling more than two people at once.
A senior, who asked to remain anonymous, discusses the obstacles a person can have when talking to more than one person at a time.
“I can be talking to someone on the phone while texting one of my other fish and it kind of gets overwhelming.” said anonymous.
“Talking” to someone is fun, but you never really know if you are the only one they are talking to. While you may be stuck on one person, they can be interested in lots of other people.
The idea of having multiple options may be caused by an underlying fear of being alone or the love for attention.
Sometimes, it can get to a point where they have to be entertaining several people or they will not feel whole. This can also be why many people keep backups as well.
Commitment is a big thing, having so many to choose from should not be your main priority. Instead of looking through an Amazon wish list of potential interest, it should come naturally. Forcing yourself to look for love, sometimes, might get you nowhere.
Within your roster, make sure to balance how many people you talk to, plan your dates accordingly, and most importantly, don’t get caught!
