The other day I was discussing with one of my fraternity brothers relationships. Particularly relationships between my sorority and his fraternity. We both agreed that it was a hard thing to do because you are basically dating the entire sorority or fraternity. Now, if the individuals are not heavily involved in either organization things can be easier. But for those that attend Greek functions and parties together, when an argument develops between the two, things can get sticky. Everyone knowledgeable about your disagreement will have their peace to speak. Everyone will start choosing sides and in some instances, the argument can magnify beyond its original size.

 

Even in some close friendship, it can become difficult to date because of friends with their opinions and ideas about what you should and shouldn’t do in YOUR relationship. Now I’ve been one of those opinionated friends, and while I try to avoid saying much, it can be difficult to keep my mouth shut. Most of the time, I feel my friend is being mistreated or she is being unfair. And I believe it is my job as a friend to help her along her journey of life and sometimes be a voice of reason when she seems to have lost her way.

 

It’s difficult though. When do you shut up? When do you realize that, hey, she’s just not going to listen and she’s decided to take the harder path? When do you implore her to stop immediately?