[LAblondeGPhi]

I know of three women from my chapter (two are my age, one a year older) who are married to their high school boyfriends. One of them did break up with her boyfriend for a few months freshman year, but I think that would have happened regardless of joining a sorority. All of these relationships were long-distance, too.

Is there a specific concern that you have about how joining a sorority will affect your relationship? If it's a time issue, then just keep in mind that there are going to be weekly meetings and during your first semester you'll also have weekly new member meetings. It will be a time commitment, but no more than any high school sports team or other major college organizations (student government, alumni association, etc.)

If you're concerned about the social elements of mixing with fraternities - keep in mind that at college in general you'll be living on the same dorm floor as men, there will be plenty of parties, etc. The most important thing to keep in mind, and this is the case for college life in general, is that underage drinking happens and it's one of the faster ways to put your relationship in jeopardy. This is independent of Greek life, but often something blamed on Greek life. Being a classy, appropriate young lady is something you should strive for regardless of what organizations you join.

Good luck!