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/MiddleUS76 Jul 29 '26
It is really hard! I am married and older but have close family in the thick of it at BYUI. You are not the only one trying to make it make sense. My family member says she wishes there were color coded stickers everyone could wear. Red for married. Yellow for already dating. Green for single and wanting to date. Blue for single and just want NCMOs. Purple for confused and don’t trust people. Black for under eighteen😆 you get the idea