Hopkin-cest relationships are the campus norm
Orgasmic Chemistry
Do you hate it when your roommate borrows your toothpaste without asking? Then I'm sure you wouldn't be happy to discover that he is also borrowing your hookup. A certain student has an obsession with sleeping with his roommate's partners. He moves in not only after his roommate has broken up with the girl, but while they're still hooking up. They're sharing not only a kitchenette and shower, but potentially STIs. This is the pinnacle of Hopkins Incest.
You may not be as extreme as the above case, but you will most likely be involved in a similar situation. The biggest problem that Hopkins students face is running into their ex with his newer hookup. It's nearly impossible to avoid this situation. We all run in the same social scene on a campus that is very self-contained.
Of course, it always seems you see the new couple holding hands on the lower quad or making out in the Den when your hair is unwashed and your having a "bad face day." The best thing to do is to accept the fact that you will see your ex on campus after you've pulled an all-nighter and need to shower.
We all compete with our exes in our minds. You can't deny the joy you feel when you see your ex sulking in the corner of the bar while you flirt with some random guy. But here is the easiest way to score maximum points: simply be the bigger person. Denounce your Hopkins awkwardness and refrain from ignoring his or her presence.
It's idiotic to think, "Oh I'm wearing sunglasses. He probably doesn't recognize me." If you see your ex on campus say "hi," and, if you're on decent terms, stop and ask how they are. A simple conversation is all you need to prove that you aren't awkward and that you can handle an adult relationship.
You don't need to go out of your way and walk across the entire quad if you spot him or her 100 feet away. Remember that you have in fact broken up and have moved on. Never ever try to reminisce about your past hookups with that person! The point is to show that you acknowledge his or her existence while remembering that your relationship is in the past.
You may not be as extreme as the above case, but you will most likely be involved in a similar situation. The biggest problem that Hopkins students face is running into their ex with his newer hookup. It's nearly impossible to avoid this situation. We all run in the same social scene on a campus that is very self-contained.
Of course, it always seems you see the new couple holding hands on the lower quad or making out in the Den when your hair is unwashed and your having a "bad face day." The best thing to do is to accept the fact that you will see your ex on campus after you've pulled an all-nighter and need to shower.
We all compete with our exes in our minds. You can't deny the joy you feel when you see your ex sulking in the corner of the bar while you flirt with some random guy. But here is the easiest way to score maximum points: simply be the bigger person. Denounce your Hopkins awkwardness and refrain from ignoring his or her presence.
It's idiotic to think, "Oh I'm wearing sunglasses. He probably doesn't recognize me." If you see your ex on campus say "hi," and, if you're on decent terms, stop and ask how they are. A simple conversation is all you need to prove that you aren't awkward and that you can handle an adult relationship.
You don't need to go out of your way and walk across the entire quad if you spot him or her 100 feet away. Remember that you have in fact broken up and have moved on. Never ever try to reminisce about your past hookups with that person! The point is to show that you acknowledge his or her existence while remembering that your relationship is in the past.
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