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Wild phase = trying things for the hell of it, just to see what it's like and to have the experience; often experiences that are considered vices, hedonistic, debauchery, or otherwise frowned upon by older, responsible adults.
I went through a definite wild phase. It lasted less than a year (which was long enough!), because I met and fell in love with my hubby. I'm still pretty wild, though just for him.
It seems like every 20 something woman I meet has a past with a string of old boyfriends, partied and had fun in college, experimenting with different guys, etc. I was busy working and going to school during that time and didn't have much time for fun or to get crazy. I admit that kinda bothers me a little so maybe you ladies can set me straight. Are there women who don't really go through that phase or is this pretty much a rite of passage these days? Am I just looking in the wrong places or do I need to be more open minded?
I was the same way in college. I had to support myself and was rather mature for my age. I never had the luxury of partying till 3 am and waking up late. I had fun here and there but to be honest I felt college was a lot like high school nowadays. The same parties, the same drunk idiots, etc. I found the sexiest women even when I was in college were the ones out working and living in the real world. I've always been attracted to older women. I think it's the sophistication, independence, maturity etc. that I always found so attractive. And for me I couldn't wait to achieve that stage of my life as well. I think the most exciting women I ever dated and the most fun I ever had was when I was in my mid to late 20's with a good job, my own place, and the ability to date whoever, whenever, and wherever I wanted. I think too many people miss out on that part of their lives nowadays. College is an amazing experience for many. I think a lot of college aged girls are just plain crazy. They drink and sleep around as bad as the guys. But I think women have always had to repress the urge to sow their wild oats and are just making up for lost time.
I think a lot of girls have been brainwashed by society to think they have to go through some sort of wild phase or something. Kind of like that whole "I kissed a girl in college" mentality. It's silly. There is nothing wrong with finding yourself and exploring opportunity and having a little fun..........but being wild and crazy doens't have to entail sleeping around and binge drinking. I wished I would have studied abroad when I was in college. I think Americans are less sophisticated at that age then their European or foreign counterparts and studying abroad is a very positive experience.
Very regrettably, I missed out on the wild phase. I have been in ltr’s since I was 16. I’m 30 now.
Oh if I could turn back time…
Never say Never vanilla....my friend vanessa got married at 19 *was with the guy since she was 14* divorced at 33 and she made up for those lost years lol.
*Most college aged people in general date around during their early 20's. Not many are into long-term serious boyfriends, because EVERYONE is selfish at that age. Don't hold it against her, guys are doing it too!
*Partying is a common pastime amongst 20-somethings. Why? Because it's a new found freedom. And, who doesn't enjoy a night out at a club once in awhile or a house full of good friends and good times?
What you described is a pretty standard college experience, unless you're a prude, go to school in the bible belt OR are socially awkward.
There's no shortage of guys who are socially "special" who can't and don't go "wild" in their 20s. I know of very few women who didn't go "wild", whereas I know of plenty of guys who remained even virgins (not by choice) until their mid-late 20s..
I've also been under the impression that a lot of wild activity occurs in small towns.
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