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LeslieAGD 06-06-2001 04:33 PM

Here's my two cents...

Pros of dating a Greek Guy:
- he understands your committment to your sorority
- great way to get to know his brothers/make new friends

Cons of dating a Greek Guy:
- chance of a fraternity "groupie" trying to break up your relationship (HAPPENS A LOT!!!)
- more committed to his brothers/stereotypical greek lifestyle than to you

Taytum2027 06-08-2001 09:51 AM

Wow that is an awesome topic...I have found that it is better to date a greek man then just a normal guy, but then again I guess that all depends on who it is. This year I joined Alpha Gamma Delta at EMU and ended up hanging out with the Phi Sigs there and that is where I met my current boyfriend. He's the best guy I've ever met and I couldn't be happier. Not to say though that being Greek has anything to do with it. I feel that part of who he is though has to do with his brothers.

piphigirl 06-09-2001 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by Tara Archer:
I have dated Greek and non Greek men. Most guys in college are not into commitement...( if I may make such a statement, sorry to all you nice guys out there http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif including my boyfriend hehe ) but I have found that Greek men seem to want commitment even less. Please disagree with me, I would acually like to be wrong.
I will disagree with you. My boyfriend is an SAE and there are many men in the house that have had serious girlfriends for many years. My boyfriend and I met my freshman year and have been dating for about 2 years now. I think people think that fraternity men don't like commitment more than other men because of the stereotype which makes people want to notice it more. Personally, I know of more Greek men with serious girlfriends than I do non-Greek men.


piphigirl 06-09-2001 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by SigKap:
well i am sure no one will read this because my reply is way here at the bottom...sniff sniff sadness. but dating greek men. the only differance i can see is that if you are serious with your greek stud of choice then his whole frat kinda adopts you. meaning that they see you as a little sister and you tend to be at his frat house a lot more than you normaly would. my boyfriend is a sigma nu and whenever they have parties and get togethers i am always over there. it's kinda nice though because when they have big philanthropy events i know everyone! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif all guys are the same though...immature and weird
I agree with you 100%! I think it is so nice to be able to go over to my boyfriend's house (even when he's not there) and have all of those guys there for you because they know thier brother loves you. My boyfriend is and SAE and they used to have "Little Sisters of Minerva" which is basically where my chapter came from. The guys and I all joke that I should be a Little Sister of Minerva because I am basically a part of their fraternity (w/o knowing all the secrets http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

RoaringLionA/CY2K 06-13-2001 08:22 PM

I think it works both ways...it is such an advantage to date a greek boy because they understand what it means to be in such an association and respect the obligations that come with the privlage. But at the same time dating a non greek guy allow for you to have a circle of friends to escape to that he does not know...Not to imply that greeks dont have non-greek friends, but being greek is like an "upper class society" (by that I mean very involved, busy and responsble)But a man is a man.....no matter what!!!!
Zeta Omega love
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RACH_DG 06-14-2001 11:12 AM

When I first started dating my boyfriend, who just recently became my fiance', he was a non-greek, however, not long after we got together he decided to join a fraternity. Before he joined he never really gave me too much greif about my being in a sorority except that he didn't understand all the secretive stuff. He always used to say it was so stupid cause I couldn't tell him stuff about initiation and ceremony's and stuff like that. However when he finally did join theta chi he appologized for giving me such a hard time because he finally understood. I think maybe the only difference between greek men and non-greek men is the fact that non-greek men don't understand what all this greek stuff is about. And I know I have also been told that greek girls are different than non-greek girls. When my fiance' and I first got together he said he was afraid to date me because he has heard about sorority girls. He said he knew how we are about guys..such as when one guy screws a greek girl over, her whole sorority hates him for the most part. Things like that don't happen when you are non-greek. My personal opinion however is that there should be differences between greeks and non-greeks. Because we are a part of a greek organization it does set us apart from those who aren't. It's not that we are trying to disaffiliate with those who aren't greek it's just that we have something extra to bring those of us who are greek a little closer together.

~Anchored in DG~

Trideltajen 06-18-2001 02:38 AM

Well, when I joined my sorority, I had a non-Greek boyfriend. He finally admitted one day to me that it bugged him that I was in a sorority. He felt like he was in competition with my new sisters in that I started spending a lot of time with the girls. Also, he had a serious problem with the fact that sororities have exchanges with fraternities.. He was convinced that the sole purpose of exchanges were for people to hook up, rather than just meet new people. His logic was why should I go out with my sisters (to exchanges) to meet guys when I already have a boyfriend... He wanted me to quit the sorority. We broke up in January.

Now that I have been in "fratland" (that's what we call it at U of T, do other universites call it that too?) for one year, I have some observations about frat guys.
Keep in mind that this is just from my personal experience and I know that it doesn't represent ALL Fratguys.
MOST of the guys in fratland I have met are cheaters! I am not saying this as a bitter sorority girl who was cheated on by a greek, because that has never happened to me...
Here's what I've noticed:
1) Fratguys don't want commitment with sorority girls
2) They only get into relationships with non-sorority girls
3) The sorority girls they view as "toys"- just there to be played with, nothing long term (a couple of my frat friends refer to sorority girls as "sorostitutes"...Charming, eh?)
4) A lot of them think fratland "doesn't count" when it comes to fidelity. Meaning they can cheat on their non-sorority girlfriend with sorority girls and it doesn't bother them because.. hey... it's fratland.

I may seem bitter, but I assure you I am not.. One of my good friends in fratland refers to himself as the "last true romantic" and for sure there are more out there like him.
I have come to realize that if you are looking for "relationship material" it's difficult to find it in fratland or in the club scene, and my school/classes are too large to meet people in... So what is a sorority girl to do?

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Miami1839 06-18-2001 09:34 PM

Jen,

I agree with all of your observations. I'd say #2 applied to my chapter the most. I never called it "fratland". I'm not really fond of the word frat. To me its sort of condescending. But I see where your coming from. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif Dating a sorority girl never happened for me. I took a few girls out to formal and that was a blast. I would say generally the experience was more enjoyable. I have a few regrets that I was overlooked. LOL Especially since most guys in my chapter couldnt understand why I had problems with women in general. I still cant understand it myself. One of my closest brothers always had a line or a method when he went out on the town but I was never for that. I always figured girls saw right through that and I figured if she did buy into it I wonder. LOL Anyways, thanks on behalf of us romantic men. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

Kevin
Beta Theta Pi Alumnus
Epsilon Mu
Sigma '94
George Mason U. '97

Miami1839 06-18-2001 09:44 PM

Jen,

I agree with all of your observations. I'd say #2 applied to my chapter the most. I never called it "fratland". I'm not really fond of the word frat. To me its sort of condescending. But I see where your coming from. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif Dating a sorority girl never happened for me. I took a few girls out to formal and that was a blast. I would say generally the experience was more enjoyable. I have a few regrets that I was overlooked. LOL Especially since most guys in my chapter couldnt understand why I had problems with women in general. I still cant understand it myself. One of my closest brothers always had a line or a method when he went out on the town but I was never for that. I always figured girls saw right through that and I figured if she did buy into it I wonder. LOL Anyways, thanks on behalf of us romantic men. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

Kevin
Beta Theta Pi Alumnus
Epsilon Mu
Sigma '94
George Mason U. '97 http://hometown.aol.com/kev2u1972/index.html


AngelPhiSig 06-19-2001 03:47 PM

Well heres my 2 cents... I have never really had a long relationship with a greek guy. However my biological-sister was laviliered to Phi Delta Theta...

I guess from that (they are sooo not together anymore) I have this highly romanticised (yet extremely distorted) view of dating a greek... http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/confused.gif

I know that some GDI's have NO concept of what it is to be greek and to have a commitment... http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/rolleyes.gif and to have things that you have to do and cant put off (like exec board work!) I guess Clarion is very lacking in nice greek men (note- MEN, not boys http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/redface.gif) ) that would be my view... <sigh>


AlphaSigLana 06-21-2001 09:35 PM

My ex was a Sigma Pi. He jsut dumped me. I moved back home once this college yr was through. He broke up with me by email. Basically he prefers hanging out with his fraternity brothers. I think that men in a fraternity prefer to hang out with their brothers than have a steady relationship. I miss him a lot. I think Greek men are a lot of fun. The Sig Pi's at my school have many goodlooking men, I don't really know guys in the other fratnertiys so I can't comment on them. I want to date a greek man ready for commitment. I feel like a loser being single.

Thetagurl 06-21-2001 10:04 PM

Well everyone, this is my aspect on the situation. I have dated my share of non-greeks and greeks and I feel that there isn't a difference. A guy can be a jerk if he wants to be being in a frat doesn't make him a jerk. I have dated independent jerks as well as greek jerks...a jerk is a jerk. Anyway, I currently date a sig pi. We have been dating for over a year and a half and our relationship is wonderful and I would trade him, his greek status, or our relationship for the world. Girls-just keep looking for a special guy and don't limit yourself to greek or non-greek.. But remember "greeks do everything better" (that's a joke..lol)

Thetagurl 06-21-2001 10:05 PM

Well everyone, this is my aspect on the situation. I have dated my share of non-greeks and greeks and I feel that there isn't a difference. A guy can be a jerk if he wants to be being in a frat doesn't make him a jerk. I have dated independent jerks as well as greek jerks...a jerk is a jerk. Anyway, I currently date a sig pi. We have been dating for over a year and a half and our relationship is wonderful and I would trade him, his greek status, or our relationship for the world. Girls-just keep looking for a special guy and don't limit yourself to greek or non-greek.. But remember "greeks do everything better" (that's a joke..lol)

SLOTheta 06-22-2001 04:57 AM

I know what you mean about waiting for the Lavalier, honey!! My Sigma Chi boyfriend is 'waiting' for the right moment to give it to me!

gammazetagrl 06-25-2001 04:03 AM

Lana, never EVER feel like a loser just because you are single! Well its natural to feel that way in the early time after a breakup but things always have a brighter side. I learned that first hand. Sure, im sure your sisters n friends have already told u that things will get better,etc, and right now those things they said are hard to believe (believe me i know)but they really will.

ps:i will email u back sweetie

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"To supress our feelings only makes them stronger"--from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

AOPIHottie 07-07-2001 05:59 PM

Well, I dated about 3 Greeks before I became an AOPI, and they seemed like any other guy, except they were the ones throwing the parties, and knew the best places to go hang out. I dated a Theta Chi, and the best part was I met some great AOPi ladies before I rushed, so when I went through rush I was much more comfortable with the whole sorority thing. And, I really felt close to my new sisters because they were already girls I knew. And when we had mixers it was even more fun because I already alot of the guys in the different fraternaties, and it just happened that I was great friends with some of the guys who were our 'big brother' fraternity. So when I became a greek and started to date a greek, it was like being with a close friend.
I will admit though, that when my Theta had to cancel with me cause of chapter meetings, or because of mixers with another sorority, it kinda bothered me, but that gave us a chance to spend time with our own friends. So, as far as I am concerned, I think dating a greek is great!

AOPIHottie 07-07-2001 06:01 PM

Well, I dated about 3 Greeks before I became an AOPI, and they seemed like any other guy, except they were the ones throwing the parties, and knew the best places to go hang out. I dated a Theta Chi, and the best part was I met some great AOPi ladies before I rushed, so when I went through rush I was much more comfortable with the whole sorority thing. And, I really felt close to my new sisters because they were already girls I knew. And when we had mixers it was even more fun because I already alot of the guys in the different fraternaties, and it just happened that I was great friends with some of the guys who were our 'big brother' fraternity. So when I became a greek and started to date a greek, it was like being with a close friend.
I will admit though, that when my Theta had to cancel with me cause of chapter meetings, or because of mixers with another sorority, it kinda bothered me, but that gave us a chance to spend time with our own friends. So, as far as I am concerned, I think dating a greek is great!

AOPIHottie 07-07-2001 06:04 PM

Well, I dated about 3 Greeks before I became an AOPI, and they seemed like any other guy, except they were the ones throwing the parties, and knew the best places to go hang out. I dated a Theta Chi, and the best part was I met some great AOPi ladies before I rushed, so when I went through rush I was much more comfortable with the whole sorority thing. And, I really felt close to my new sisters because they were already girls I knew. And when we had mixers it was even more fun because I already alot of the guys in the different fraternaties, and it just happened that I was great friends with some of the guys who were our 'big brother' fraternity. So when I became a greek and started to date a greek, it was like being with a close friend.
I will admit though, that when my Theta had to cancel with me cause of chapter meetings, or because of mixers with another sorority, it kinda bothered me, but that gave us a chance to spend time with our own friends. So, as far as I am concerned, I think dating a greek is great!

AOPIHottie 07-07-2001 06:06 PM

Well, I dated about 3 Greeks before I became an AOPI, and they seemed like any other guy, except they were the ones throwing the parties, and knew the best places to go hang out. I dated a Theta Chi, and the best part was I met some great AOPi ladies before I rushed, so when I went through rush I was much more comfortable with the whole sorority thing. And, I really felt close to my new sisters because they were already girls I knew. And when we had mixers it was even more fun because I already alot of the guys in the different fraternaties, and it just happened that I was great friends with some of the guys who were our 'big brother' fraternity. So when I became a greek and started to date a greek, it was like being with a close friend.
I will admit though, that when my Theta had to cancel with me cause of chapter meetings, or because of mixers with another sorority, it kinda bothered me, but that gave us a chance to spend time with our own friends. So, as far as I am concerned, I think dating a greek is great!

XO_Princess 07-13-2001 01:31 PM

About dating Greek men:
I think it really depends on the individual that you're dating. My ex decided to pledge Sigma Nu two years after we were dating-I was already Greek-and after he got in, he turned into such an ass! I guess he saw that there were a ton of girls around the house, so why be tied down to me? After we broke up, I started dating one of his older frat brothers, and three years later we are still together. My boyfriend has always treated me with such respect and love, and he is my best friend. He's such a contrast to my ex. Maybe it was the age difference (2 yrs.) or the fact that he'd done the Sigma Nu thing for two years when we met, and the thrill of the "groupies" had worn off.

XO_Princess 07-13-2001 01:34 PM

About dating Greek men:
I think it really depends on the individual that you're dating. My ex decided to pledge Sigma Nu two years after we were dating-I was already Greek-and after he got in, he turned into such an ass! I guess he saw that there were a ton of girls around the house, so why be tied down to me? After we broke up, I started dating one of his older frat brothers, and three years later we are still together. My boyfriend has always treated me with such respect and love, and he is my best friend. He's such a contrast to my ex. Maybe it was the age difference (2 yrs.) or the fact that he'd done the Sigma Nu thing for two years when we met, and the thrill of the "groupies" had worn off.

Phi Sig Princess 07-13-2001 02:47 PM

Dating Greek Men is just easier becuase they understand when you have sisterhood events or things out of the ordinary like what is ritual. The only problem I have come across in dating fraternity guys is the Fraternity being like a locker room where the guys tell each other EVERYTHING. The best thing is to trust the guy. I have a wonderful boyfriend that is a Delt Sig and his brothers are all great to hang around with and make me feel very comfortable. Non greeks generally just do not understand the greek system

AlphaChiChristy 07-14-2001 10:41 AM

I think it really depends on whether or not they were Greek when you started dating them. My high school sweetheart and I dated for 4 1/2 years. I joined AXO my sophomore year of college, and then he joined Sigma Nu the next year. Before he was Greek, everything was pretty much the same. I joined AXO b/c I went to school in the same city I grew up in and all my friends went away to school. I didn't know anyone at my college, other than my boyfriend (which of course, put a strain on the relationship, itself). So, I decided to go through rush, had a blast, and joined the best chapter on campus. We had made a promise to each other that if we felt we were being led away from our relationship by our organizations that we wouldn't participate (We didn't know what to expect. Being Greek was new to both of us). Well, I upheld my end of that promise, but he didn't. Basically, I feel that a fraternity's demands on a guy are very different from a sorority's demands on a girl. Sororities encourage relationships of all kinds (friendships, families and romance), while fraternities (at least at my school) encouraged brotherhood, and anything outside of that "took away from the fraternity experience." I heard some of his brothers tell him that you can't have a serious relationship and be in a fraternity at the same time. My opinion is that he should have been stronger willed and stood up to his brothers regarding us, but I guess you fight for what you want, and I wasn't a priority at the time. Now, after he and I broke up, I dated a few other Greek men on campus, and it was different b/c they were Greek when we started dating. It still didn't work for me b/c by that point I was about to graduate and had shifted my priorities from partying to studying, and from hooking up to wanting a relationship that would last more than a month. All in all, I think that dating a fraternity guy was a good experience, and I wouldn't change my college years for anything, but I'm happy now that I'm engaged to a man who is out of school, focused on us and has priorities in line with mine. I'm not saying that if this relationship doesn't work that I wouldn't date a guy just b/c he was Greek, but I'd make sure that he was out of school, for one (you change your focus after college), and that, while his fraternity should be important to him, it didn't rule his life or dictate his relationships. All in all, I think it depends on the guy!

AlphaChiChristy 07-14-2001 10:54 AM

Oh, I forgot to mention that my ex lavaliered me, and that, believe it or not, was when things really changed. We'd already been together 3 1/2 years at that point, too. I guess that didn't matter to his brothers, b/c they beat him with a paddle for giving me his letters. I kid you not - from the small of his back to his knees was black and blue. Anyway, he was dumb for letting them do that to him, in my opinion (I would NEVER have let someone do that do me - I would've fought back and called nationals)! But, I guess that when he saw the treatment he'd get from his brothers for being in love, his priorities shifted from me to making his brothers happy with him - which meant being single like them. Oh, of course you were allowed to have your flings with sorority girls and freshmen, but it had better not mean anything to you! So, trust me, getting lavaliered is awesome, wearing their letters is great, but without a solid relationship, those letters don't mean much!

ConcordDZ 07-26-2001 10:56 AM

After dating both Greek and non-Greek men, I've found that it has been much easier and fun for me to date a Greek than a non-Greek. The non-Greek I went out with a few times was older than me--graduated from college, had a good job--and had went to a commuter school where Greek life wasn't a big deal. He though all the typical sorority girl stereotypes were true, which I couldn't be farther from. That pissed me off because he automatically assumed I was stupid, superficial, and easy, which ruined our so-called relationship from the beginning.

My boyfriend of a year and a half is a Pi Kapp and we have a GREAT relationship. He was archon when I was VP of New Member Ed., and was in his last semester when I took over President, so we understood each other's time commitments and events we had to attend. My sorority always hangs out with his fraternity, which always makes things much more fun because we're at the same parties and get togethers with the same friends. We are best friends with 3 other couples from our fraternity/sorority and go out together all the time for dinner and stuff like that. We are both going to be in a wedding next summer for one of those couples, so commitment has never been a problem for us or our friends. Some frat guys and sorority girls are players, but that's their own immaturity. It's the person that makes you a player--not the letters.


KTE Kitten 07-27-2001 11:45 PM

Once I went greek I started dating greek guys left and right. And I have found that they can be sweet and they understand all the greek stuff(ie:bonding and rituals) but from my experience they are very immature. Then again I'm just speaking from my experience...I'm sure there are some great Greek guys out there...but @UC there are few if any. I then dated a non greek semi anti greek guy and it was a total change. I then missed the commonality between myself and another greek. But not enough to date one. SO honestly it doesnt matter if they are Greek or not...my question is "are any guys mature?"

Parleamoi 07-30-2001 04:53 PM

I think that the greek system is stereotyped just way too much. People are always saying that greek guys are too into partying and too inmature but in reality girls need to realize that boys will be boys. Being a greek boy just gives him more of an opportunity to be a jack off. So really it's not just greek boys who are asses, it is in their male genes. In response to the question "date greek or non-greek" personally I would have to say I prefer greek. I have been a Delta Zeta for a year now and I am dating a Sigma Chi. Because we have the same priorities with our houses we understand the reasons behind going greek and the time and character commitment.

lilbittynikki12 08-03-2001 10:44 PM

Greek Men where to start Now some people like dating greek guys and I'll admit at first I did too but after awhile you realize the real people they are! Greek guys are very very immature! I have known some pretty immature guys in my high school days and hoped to come to college and date a smart cute fun mature guy YEA RIGHT!! Greek guys are worse than highschoolers I have dated! So my advice if want mature STAY AWAY from the greek guys!

TKEbabyk 08-05-2001 04:50 PM

In my experience most of the time greek guys are not really different from non-greeks. My freshman year in college I became greek and the guy I was dating couldn't stand how I couldn't always be there to hang out. I've been dating a greek guy for almost a year now and he's completely understanding when I can't go out because we both have other priorities and have to share ourselves with others. It doesn't really matter if the guy is greek or not, it just depends on how mature he is to begin with. I prefer hanging out with greek guys to because they are more understanding about soo many things and more fun. I hope all you other girls find happiness in and out of the greek world.

Kim

DZAmanda 08-14-2001 04:15 PM

I haven't noticed huge differences between Greek and non-Greek men when it comes to dating. The main difference I've had is the experience of guys changing (read: acting like idiots) when around their friends - this seems to happen more with fraternity men b/c they have the organized fraternity events that non-Greeks don't have.
Additionally, the Greek men that I have dated have been more understanding when it comes to my involvement with my sorority and Panhellenic. That's always a bonus.
On the down side, I have been involved with a guy during his pledge period - that was tough. He had to be at the beck & call of his brothers all the time, which didn't leave enough time for me. As a sorority woman, I understood - but at the same time it was annoying.
This thread is interesting - I've enjoyed reading everyone's thoughts on the subject.
Amanda

DZAmanda 08-14-2001 04:18 PM

I haven't noticed huge differences between Greek and non-Greek men when it comes to dating. The main difference I've had is the experience of guys changing (read: acting like idiots) when around their friends - this seems to happen more with fraternity men b/c they have the organized fraternity events that non-Greeks don't have.
Additionally, the Greek men that I have dated have been more understanding when it comes to my involvement with my sorority and Panhellenic. That's always a bonus.
On the down side, I have been involved with a guy during his pledge period - that was tough. He had to be at the beck & call of his brothers all the time, which didn't leave enough time for me. As a sorority woman, I understood - but at the same time it was annoying.
This thread is interesting - I've enjoyed reading everyone's thoughts on the subject.
Amanda

angel_kak 08-14-2001 10:38 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DZAmanda:
[B]I haven't noticed huge differences between Greek and non-Greek men when it comes to dating. The main difference I've had is the experience of guys changing (read: acting like idiots) when around their friends - this seems to happen more with fraternity men b/c they have the organized fraternity events that non-Greeks don't have.


Isn't that the truth...I think I have had the same experience. Alot of the guys were players though....Arghh...I'm not saying on fraternity guys are players just all the ones that I have met! You know what I mean. I realize this can go both ways...because I know sorority women who act the same way! Unfortunately, I always fall for the those boys...they are fun aren't they though? Interesting post guys!!!

Kirsten

Mulottogirl 08-16-2001 06:25 PM

Well ladies, in my opinion dating a Greek guy is a tad bit different, but not to say in a negative way or to say that everyone should date Greek. I am Greek and when you date another Greek they have a little more understanding of why you have to go so many meetings and service events. My sorority is service based and we got alotta events that we do, so my ex-Greek boyfriend(organization will remain un-named) totally understood all the stuff I was doing. And since we lived in different towns 2 hours away from each other, there was a time when he had to run me back for a meeting and he was really cool about it cuz he has to do the same thing.

Plus its kinda fun- although we were from different organizations, we both would share different stories from when we were on line and stuff(of course not in depth stuff), just funny situations.

But hey I say date a man b/c he's good and repsects you reguardless if he wears letters or not, cuz I know alot of girls who date men just for their letters- eh, eh, don't do that...Letters don't mean nothin, its the man underneath that matters...

So thats my 2 cents!!!!

-J"Sunshine" #103

Mulottogirl 08-16-2001 06:25 PM

Well ladies, in my opinion dating a Greek guy is a tad bit different, but not to say in a negative way or to say that everyone should date Greek. I am Greek and when you date another Greek they have a little more understanding of why you have to go so many meetings and service events. My sorority is service based and we got alotta events that we do, so my ex-Greek boyfriend(organization will remain un-named) totally understood all the stuff I was doing. And since we lived in different towns 2 hours away from each other, there was a time when he had to run me back for a meeting and he was really cool about it cuz he has to do the same thing.

Plus its kinda fun- although we were from different organizations, we both would share different stories from when we were on line and stuff(of course not in depth stuff), just funny situations.

But hey I say date a man b/c he's good and repsects you reguardless if he wears letters or not, cuz I know alot of girls who date men just for their letters- eh, eh, don't do that...Letters don't mean nothin, its the man underneath that matters...

So thats my 2 cents!!!!

-J"Sunshine" #103

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The Power Of One Always Survives

Mulottogirl 08-16-2001 06:26 PM

Well ladies, in my opinion dating a Greek guy is a tad bit different, but not to say in a negative way or to say that everyone should date Greek. I am Greek and when you date another Greek they have a little more understanding of why you have to go so many meetings and service events. My sorority is service based and we got alotta events that we do, so my ex-Greek boyfriend(organization will remain un-named) totally understood all the stuff I was doing. And since we lived in different towns 2 hours away from each other, there was a time when he had to run me back for a meeting and he was really cool about it cuz he has to do the same thing.

Plus its kinda fun- although we were from different organizations, we both would share different stories from when we were on line and stuff(of course not in depth stuff), just funny situations.

But hey I say date a man b/c he's good and repsects you reguardless if he wears letters or not, cuz I know alot of girls who date men just for their letters- eh, eh, don't do that...Letters don't mean nothin, its the man underneath that matters...

So thats my 2 cents!!!!

-J"Sunshine" #103

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The Power Of One Always Survives

Mulottogirl 08-16-2001 06:46 PM

Well ladies, dating a Greek man is different, not in a bad way and not to say that Greeks should date Greeks either.

When I was dating a Greek man(organization will remain un named), it was cool becuase he understood why I had to go to so many meetings and attend service events. And since my sorority is service based and very small, the sorors needed each other. My ex-boyfriend and I lived 2 hours away from each other and I remember one time when he had to drive me back early b/c we had a meeting and he was really cool about it, beucase he understood.

Plus, even though we were from different organizations, we shared stories from when we were on line(not in depth stuff) just funny situations and all kinds of stuff

But hey, I say date a man becuase he is a good man and treats you with respect ladies. I know too many ladies that date men just becuase they are Greek or they pick organizations that they want to date- eh, eh, not good...Its not the letters that make the man.

But hey thats my 2 cents!

-J"Sunshine" #103

Brelki 08-31-2002 09:47 PM

dating greek men
 
I have yet to date a greek man, however, I'm thinking it might be a bit easier than my situation from the relationship I just got out of -- he was VERY jealous of the time I was spending with my sisters and he kept urging me to leave my sorority. However, that relationship ended quickly -- I love being a part of Chi O and wouldn't give that up for any man. I figure maybe a fellow greek guy could understand my time restraints and such. I dunno.... Anyone know any cute greek guys in IL? hehe ;)

texas*princess 09-01-2002 12:42 AM

Re: Dating Greek Men
 
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Originally posted by TrueGreekLove
For those of you that have dated greek men, do you find them to be any different than men who are non-greek? Is it different to date a greek man if you are greek yourself versus being a non greek dating a greek man? What are the pros and cons? I am just asking because generally I have found greek men to be very immature...and then there have been those that do a 360 on you after becoming greek and discovering that there are fraternity groupies out there...they are a completely different person after they cross!
Excellent conversation! In my experience with my current bf, we started dating before he went Greek. At first, I felt like he did the "360" in a way, and others could kind of see it too. Not so much that he "found fraternity groupies" like you mentioned, but he had a complete personality change, so I sort of had trouble adjusting.

After countless long hours of talking and stuff, we worked everything out. I realized that maybe it wasn't so much of a personality change, but maybe a part of his personality that i hadn't seen before when he's with his brothers. We stayed together and things have been super great since http://216.40.241.68/contrib/guus/liefde.gif

annice22 09-01-2002 11:38 AM

My experience
 
From my experience, dating greek guys is hard because of the groupies and the guys lack of committment. Not to sound to hypocritical I find it hard to be committmented myself because there are a lot of cute frat boys. Being greek myself makes it worse.

I've had a not so great experience with the pikes on my campus because they are the biggest frat on campus and the girls are lining up to sleep with them. But, I still love my pikes. And when you try to show some self-respect and say no you want go home with them on a thurs (bar night) then they'll say they will go find a girl who will go home with them.

But I still have hopes of finding my greek boy (a pike) before I graduate.

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Jadey28 04-18-2003 02:28 PM

I have been dating a Greek man since November 2000. Our relationship is actually pretty good. When I first became a member of Phi Sigma Sigma, my then-boyfriend didn't understand why I couldn't tell him certain things and why I always had something to do. He didn't understand the concept of socials and he didn't take any initiative to learn anything about the Greek system. We broke up because we were heading in different directions in life.

Then I met my current boyfriend. We actually met at a social and things progressed from there. We both understand that some things come first with our organizations and that we can't get upset over them. I understand that he needs his time with his boys and he understands my time with my girls. He has been very supportive of my decision to become an advisor for a chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma.

In addition, I have become very close with many of his brothers. I feel like I have 25 brothers of my own when I am with them. Likewise, he has become close with a few of my sisters. We all have wonderful times together and everyone gets along. I know this would not have happened with my ex-boyfriend.

I am very thankful for my boyfriend. He knows all about candle passes and how important that moment will be for me. I hope to create little legacies one day with him! ;)


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