After reading the article on Men and Women I had one simple question; 'what about now'?

Yes, I agree men and women share many of the same visions about the future but at the present time I feel many of us are on the same page but we just don't realize it.

It has been my experience, limited as that may or may not be, if you are expecting to find the one significant other who shares all your hopes, dreams and values without trying any other people, good luck. Maybe I'm just an eternal skeptic but all I'm looking for is someone to help me figure out what all my hopes, dreams and values really are.

I would like to offer a quick, easy and usually painless solution; dating.

It appears as though everyone is looking for that hot and heavy relationship and that's just not where I'm at right now. I don't want to put words into anyone's mouth but it shouldn't be that difficult to find someone that's easy to talk to, shares some of your interests and is willing to grab a bite or two. It doesn't have to be terribly serious. Just someone with whom you can enjoy your time here at UD.

Relationship has become a very heated word. It communicates a level of commitment and seriousness that I know I do not have time for. I have 16 credit hours, I work an average of 15 hours a week, I chair a very large fundraising event and I am involved in numerous other activities. I don't have time for myself let alone a relationship.

I do have time for dating.

I have to eat sometime so why not share that meal with someone I'm interested in? Unless Mr. Perfect walked through the door right now all I've really got time for is lunch or the occasional movie.

Most of the people I know are looking for someone who will be more than a friend, a significant other. But not fianc??.

Except for Adam and Eve and maybe Romeo and Juliet, men and women have had to date before things got serious. Your parent's did it. And you too will have to start at some point.

Give dating the old college try.

Yes, I agree that men and women do share many of the same hopes, dreams and aspirations for the future. But we're living in the here and now.

And ladies, this is not the responsibility of guys only; we too have to step up to the plate.

Everyone please ditch your worries about the commitment of a relationship and invite the fun gal pal you've been talking to over for a movie. Or ladies, ask that cutie in your Comm class to have lunch with you.

Erin Rickert

Sophomore

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