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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids - DS and DD - were focussed on their studies and EC activities. Popular kids (public magnet HS, public in-state flagship college) who had many circle of friends from their various activities.  Most of their friends were not dating because they had packed schedules.  They did go as a group on trips, proms, homecoming, international travel, scholastic competitions etc.  Not shy kids but not into the dating and romance scene.

What happened in college? They had a vast social network and they also dated casually (at least a coffee date or going to an event together kind of date) extensively.  Eventually, they did get together with their SOs after knowing them as friends for a couple years.

I think majority of the kids are comfortable not being in a relationship and are focussed on their  career path.

But, if they are balanced people - career focussed, mentally ok, emotionally whole, pleasant and attractive -  their chance of a supportive and positive romantic connection increases in college.

I would suggest to parents that they need to focus on the mental and emotional well being of their children.  Get them the therapy that they need.

And doing well in studies and having a well-illuminated career path and way to earn a decent livelihood also plays a role in the mental well-being of your children.

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How would you know what happened when your kids were in college.  Coffee dates, huh?   Is that what they told you?  The “popular “ kids had coffee dates on their weekends?

There are all types of groups in college.   Some will find their forever person.  Some will have a lot of fun with various hookups.     For all you know your daughter was at the frat parties black out drunk.    [/quote]

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