One day you’re the center of attention with the opposite sex. Your cell is ringing off the hook, you’re getting text messages on your phone, you’re receiving IM’s, and you’ve got him knocking on your door. It’s quite flattering.

Then, the next night you find that all three of your roommates are out on dates with their boyfriends, while you’re sitting in your room, alone, writing an article on relationships for the school newspaper.

Oh wait, that would be me. And you can imagine how, on a Saturday night, I’m feeling at the moment.

Renee’s boyfriend sent her flowers the other day. Brittany’s boyfriend calls first thing in the morning, just to say hello.

My boyfriend…oops, my bad, don’t have one. Those are some of the things I miss about being with someone.

Indisputably, yeah, there are things I miss, but there are plenty of things that drive me crazy about relationships.

One of my biggest peeves would have to be people dealing with crap that is unnecessary.

No, “it’s not always rainbows and butterflies,” but when the person you’re with starts to make you feel miserable, break up with them. There are plenty of single guys and girls out there who you could be spending time with and maybe even enjoying yourself with.

I learned in a high psychology class that there are three essential parts of a relationship; compatibility, communication, and chemistry. I have to say that I do believe these things are crucial, but I have yet to find a guy who I have all of them with.

As Oprah once said, “Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” If you’re in a relationship, don’t take the little things for granted, because they’re the things you would be missing if you were sitting in your room in Indian River Towers on a Saturday night concocting an article about relationships for the UP.