The Three Point Rule

7/08/2012 The Blue Stocking 6 Comments

I hate when people say that dating is all a game. I just hate that we've turned love into this pathetic power struggle and the winner wins what exactly? Someone that they had to trick into liking them?

But then I got to BYU and I discovered that knowing the rules to the game is just as essential to playing the game. Knowing the game doesn't mean you have to become this conniving vixen bent on destroying any girl who stands between her and a Friday night date with the ward crush. Instead, knowing the game will save you from feeling foolish, overeating, and turning your tear-ducts into the Sahara desert.

A guy friend showed me this little gem last week, and I can't help but feel there is a lot of truth to it.

So what do you think of the three point rule?

-The Blue Stocking

The Anti Austens

We are The Anti-Austens, a collective of feisty, young Latter-Day Saints endowed with old-fashioned sensibilities (acquired through our Mormon upbringing and extensive reading of Jane Austen novels) trudging our way through the modern dating scene. Our blog was first created in 2010 and based in the Latter-Day Saint epicenter of marriage: Brigham Young University. Since its creation, the blog has seen many writers come and go, but those of us who remain continue vigilant in our quest for a gentleman happily blessed with our ideal qualities. For a few of us, that quest has led us away from our original hunting ground (BYU) on to hopefully greener--and considerably less overwhelmed--pastures.

6 comments:

Zack Oates said...

Well personally....i agree.

(super honored make it on the blog. my friend just showed me!)

July 8, 2012 at 10:48 PM

Haley Dennis said...

I think we have a guest post coming on! ^ haha

July 8, 2012 at 11:21 PM

jenerator said...

Oh how I adore Zach and his closet. Were I single, I would date him in a heartbeat.

July 9, 2012 at 2:44 AM

flutefairy said...

I love the 3 point rule, except, since I am a girl I usually use the 2 point rule, since I'm not suppose to peruse anyways. I use it with my friends too ... lol, so I don't feel so I know I'm not being annoying.

July 9, 2012 at 10:07 AM

Anonymous said...

Interesting - I think I might even agree with it. test it out and if you find to are at 6 OR Heaven forbid 60 you can move on with a clear conscience. I would put a 8-24 hour rule in there since 10 texts in 10 minutes don't count.

I find it interesting how strong the Leming or flavor of the moment mentality can be with both groups that just messes everyone up.

Let's face it I think what causes the most issues it that people think there might be someone just a little better so they just don't let themselves fall for some one that they are comfortable with.

Sound advice was find that person who you can easily talk with and will be happy working together in ways that both feel content, and most importantly know that they are going to do about 10 things that drive you crazy and you'll accept that and will work through it together.

July 10, 2012 at 12:13 AM