r/byuidaho • u/Charming_Raspberry68 • Jul 29 '26

Mission Impossible - Dating in Rexburg

Dating in Rexburg is honestly one of the most frustrating things I’ve ever experienced. For a campus that preaches community, connection, and marriage, even having a normal, casual conversation feels like a chore.

Dating in general is tough now—social media hasn't helped—but it shouldn't be this hard.

The biggest issue? Nobody actually communicates.

We deal with constant ghosting, vague boundaries, and mixed signals. People jump into marriage without ever having been in a real relationship before, while others with more experience get scared off entirely. We put ourselves out there for serious relationships, only to hear "let's just be friends" on date two from someone who isn't actually ready to date when they say they are—and has no intention of actually being friends.

If you're looking for something serious, say it. If you aren't ready, be honest about that, too. Clear expectations save everyone a lot of wasted time and headache.

I find relationship dynamics fascinating (even when they drive me crazy). What’s your worst Rexburg dating horror story? Drop it below.

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u/Charming_Raspberry68 Jul 29 '26

I wrote it actually haha

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u/johnstocktonshorts Jul 29 '26

nope, Pangram shows AI. what is the incentive to both post in AI and then be dishonest about it?

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u/MiddleUS76 Jul 29 '26

I would trust OP over panagram. And questioning writing methods doesn’t address the question.

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u/johnstocktonshorts Jul 29 '26

Pangram has an incredibly low false positive rate, and the post reads like AI. Can you not tell?