Top 10 Modern College Love Styles

Most college students struggle financially. Even though some work part-time jobs, they don’t have much extra money to spare. Among them, some students indulge in extravagant gestures to impress their partners, such as taking them on trips, dining at luxury restaurants, or buying expensive gifts for special occasions.

As a result, some end up broke, borrowing money to make ends meet, eating instant noodles, skipping meals, or even falling behind on tuition payments that their parents sent. After such a relationship ends, do they regret the lavish spending and sacrifices they made?

Today, due to the influence of media and a more open-minded education system, the lifestyle of young people in Vietnam is increasingly resembling that of youth around the world.

College students, living away from home, in rented apartments or dormitories, often find themselves in relationships where exploring intimacy becomes part of their experience. But once they've crossed that line, do they still prioritize their studies? Do they think about the sacrifices their parents make to pay for their tuition?

This type of love is common in youth, a stage where impulsiveness and a desire to prove oneself often dominate. It's the love of strong-willed, passionate individuals who are willing to risk everything for the relationship.

People tend to be greedy in love. They expect their partner to meet their ideal standards, but don’t always give them the chance or time to grow together. They often think of 'instant love,' focusing on their own desires and demanding that their partner 'measure up' to their expectations.

This type of love is characterized by excessive concern for the partner, sometimes transforming into controlling behavior. These individuals always want to know where their partner is and what they’re doing, often checking their phone, social media, and messages.

Unlike more straightforward love, controlling lovers tend to flaunt their affection publicly on social media, constantly expressing their care and feelings through online platforms.

This type of love is characterized by those who fall for passion quickly but lose interest just as fast. At first, everything is intense and exciting, but after a while, they grow bored and seek a new relationship.

In love, there are many who get so swept up by new and exciting connections that they forget the people who have always been by their side, silently supporting them. Similarly, in life, many chase distant ideals but fail to achieve even the small goals in front of them. This 'quick burn, quick fade' mentality is widespread in today’s society, especially among young people and students.

Many couples, after being together for a long time, seem to forget the reason they got together in the first place. They begin to scrutinize each other's faults and even use their partner's shortcomings to cover up their own mistakes.

In reality, the concept of right and wrong often becomes less important. If you focus on the good qualities, compliment more, and appreciate your partner, the relationship will naturally grow stronger and more harmonious.

In both Eastern and Western cultures, marriage has always been a significant institution. In the West, during a wedding ceremony at church, couples ask for God's blessing to witness their union. In the East, the first bow during a wedding is to Heaven and Earth, asking for their witness and blessing on the marriage. Thus, marriage is considered a sacred vow, a promise that both partners will stand by each other and overcome hardships without resentment.

However, many in modern society, especially younger generations, no longer grasp the sacredness of marriage. They are heavily influenced by the idea of 'pursuing true love,' which often leads to indulgence and disrespect for others. As a result, they move from one relationship to another, constantly searching for someone 'compatible.'

In today’s world, influenced by the open-minded Western lifestyle, young people in Vietnam are now more comfortable expressing affection in public, regardless of time or place.

Many students no longer feel self-conscious about the opinions of others around them. This shift in the perception of love among the youth is understandable. However, this change is only acceptable as long as it does not negatively affect those around them.

In today’s market-driven society, many young people, especially students, are becoming more materialistic. They often prefer to date individuals with wealth, hoping to receive material gifts and luxuries. This sometimes leads to situations where someone will leave their current partner for another who has more financial resources. This is particularly common among women who tend to seek practical love. They enjoy receiving expensive gifts and being pampered by their wealthy partners.

However, despite the prevalence of these materialistic relationships, there are still some genuine, simple loves among students that remain pure and untainted by wealth.

In today's digital age, with the rise of the 'virtual lifestyle', young people, especially students, crave grand and extravagant love confessions. If the person being confessed to accepts, it becomes a dramatic, romantic moment that goes viral, often shared on social media for everyone to see. This leads to fame and recognition for the person proposing the love.

However, if the confession is rejected, the one who proposed is left embarrassed, heartbroken, and often financially strained due to the high costs of setting up such a spectacle. This obsession with lavish displays, self-promotion, and a sense of entitlement is rooted in a distorted perception of love among the youth. They care more about the image they project to others than how their actions affect those around them.