Playing the Field?

So lately a few friends have been getting on me for losing focus on the blog. In their mind, I've gone soft. Being in a relationship has changed my tune about getting with girls, and living it up in college, and my once useful insight have lost their perspective. Since I respect the opinion of my readers, especially my bros, I have decided it is important to get back to my supposed roots. In order to do this, I'll tell the story of one of my most adamant friends, so that he can attempt to show how I've got it all it screwed up. He has been through the "serious" relationship thing, and now is playing the field. Let's see what he's got.

I'm bullshitting in my dorm with this particular friend right now and he is outlining his relationship with his long-term babe. Things started innocently enough; met at a high school party, hooked up, saw each other again, and things went from there. A good connection was formulated, but my friend had one main focus: sex. Now, it is hard to fault him for this. He was 17, and to put it mildly, thought about it from time to time. He admits that the relationship was good for a while (they dated for more than a year) and he believes he loved her for a period. Unfortunately, despite all of this, his view has still been tainted. He contends that 99% of the time, guys at our age date for the sexual aspects of the relationship. In his mind, things such as conversation and emotional connection are depleted once sex is involved.

With this in mind, he has decided to play the field. Why risk hurting someone, when in his mind things are doomed from the beginning? He argues that playing the field allows one to meet a lot of babes without becoming attached. One can practice picking up girls, and not worry about the results, especially when there is always another to move on to. The idea of talking to a different girl every weekend intrigues him, and gives him plenty of reason to party...and party often.

Of course, this is a fairly pessimistic view of relationships. In my opinion this is fairly common following a long-term commitment to someone. The individual wants to escape confinement; they yearn for "freedom." However, it is of course something to consider. I never discredit anyone's opinion, especially when they have different experiences from my own. It is important that this blog discuss a variety of ideas, and that it appeals to a multitude of readers. So with that all I can say is read everything openly: consider what is said, and choose what is best for you.