The Worst Types of Uni Couples

Because we all love to hate the happy


Couples at uni are inevitable. From freshers through to graduation our minifeeds and nights out are polluted with break-ups, make-ups and an inexcusable amount of PDA. Without wanting to sound like a bitter old hag, most of the relationships I’ve encountered during my three years in Liverpool have been seriously annoying. Of course there’s the exception, the dream couple that make Will and Kate look dysfunctional, but they’re relatively hard to come by and are instead undermined by the selfies and public arguments of the more frustrating partnerships. We’ve taken the time to compile a list of what we believe to be the absolute WORST types of uni couples…

The Inseparable Couple

Whether it be on a night out, in the library or merely walking around campus these two are never without their significant other. Part of you wonders if they’ve had their hands glued together surgically and you can’t remember the last time you saw either of them alone. There’s a very good chance that their Halloween costumes this year involved them turning up as some sort of dynamic duo and they openly discuss marriage like they’re twenty eight. Overall, they’re some of the worst relationship offenders.

The PDA lovers

PDA is totally unacceptable at the best of times; a fact which anyone with an IQ over 30 can vouch for. Unfortunately, the message was never relayed to this couple. They insist on behaving like they’re on the verge of making a porno at all times, whether it be on a night out, in your living room, on the bus or in the library. They’d probably get it on in a seminar if they got the chance. Slight PDA on nights out is tolerable, if not expected, but mounting each other on the sofa when the rest of the house is having dinner is another story.

The Social Media Fanatics

Don’t get me wrong, I’m the first to admit that getting a boyfriend is somewhat of an achievement, but there’s really no need to transform your Facebook, Twitter and Instagram into a shrine to your new relationship. To be frank, nobody gives a shit that you’re having a “snuggly day in bed with the boyf/girlf”, and we certainly don’t need constant selfies thrown our way every time the two of you go on an excursion. On a side note, hashtags such as “cute” should only ever be used in reference to baby animals, and not to a photo of you and your significant other after a day in bed watching films.

The Public Arguers

Everybody is still waiting for the day when these two venture out of the house and don’t end up threatening to kill one another. The fact that they argue isn’t even the main issue, it’s the fact that they subsequently drag everybody around them into their feuds. It’s bad enough having to deal with them constantly airing their dirty laundry in public, but the worst part about it all is that they then insist on asking for your opinion on the argument that you’ve just heard them having for  hours, ruining your night even more.

The Couple That Aren’t Really a Couple

You’re pretty sure you got with him last weekend and she spends most of her nights gyrating on anything that comes her way, yet they still insist on maintaining the illusion of being together. We’re not even sure what this is, but it’s really not ok.

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