Go ahead, admit it. You’re pretty damn amazing. You’re
stunning, a good student, a great sister, a skilled conversationalist, and
could organize a philanthropy event or social mixer with your eyes closed. You
know you’re the full package and the real deal. So what’s the problem?
Here’s the problem: you’re too incredible. You make guys
fall head over heels the first time you meet, parents wish their son’s girlfriends
were like you, and other girls want to be you. When you’re in a relationship
guys still hit on you, and the moment you’re single again every boy that’s ever
had a crush on you cheers. You’re the one asked to formals, date nights, and to
be the face of philanthropy events. You’re also the one that makes girls want
to be in your sorority, and you’re basically the poster child for an angel.
Now if you've been basically perfect all your life, you know
how to deal with having a fan club. But let’s say you didn't come out of your
shell until college, or you bloomed in late high school. Being adored is quite
exhausting. But that’s the price you must pay my dear, but glory is not
permanent. The more you’re loved the easier you are to hate. That’s why you
need to take every possible step to protect your crown in the hearts of your admirers.
- Keep it classy.
Nothing
will get rid of your paparazzi faster than being a dirty hoe. Part of your
allure is not only from being easy on the eyes, but also from being someone
that his parents would be proud to meet. If you’re getting with every frat guy
on the row, you could look like Katherine Webb and have the personality of
Jennifer Lawrence but if you spread your legs like Paris Hilton you’re going to
go from hott to not faster than the gym fills up the day after the Victoria ’s Secret
fashion show.
- Be humble.
Yes,
you’re incredible. Your family tells you, your sisters tell you, strangers tell
you. Yet that does not mean that you get to tell everyone else. If you have to
tell people that you’re amazing, you’re probably not. Now yes there is the art
of humble bragging but that should be used sparingly for first dates and run-ins
with your ex’s new girlfriend. You can think in your head all your positive qualities
if you need a boost, but when someone gives you a compliment you better be
flattered and appreciative. This also is like bitch repellent. You know that
girl that’s so perfect that you want to hate her but you just can’t because
she’s so nice? Be her. No one can hate someone that’s perfect and nice.
- If you've earned it, flaunt it
Do
you have a killer body? Maybe it’s natural but most likely it took some serious
gym hours. Made dean’s list? No doubt due to slaving away in the library and
office hours (or adderall). Planned a killer event? You had to be more
organized than a NASA launch. Yes being humble is important but when you’ve
worked hard, show it. Being a great personality comes naturally, but there is
nothing wrong with earning the rest of the things that make you such a
knockout. Besides, this is how you earn respect. And the next time someone gets
jealous and calls you out for being too perfect, you can smile and politely
remind them that while they were watching six episodes of Grey’s Anatomy re-runs,
you were running, studying, and conquering the world.
- Don’t forget the little people
Just
because you’re on the verge of Greek goddess status doesn’t mean you can
suddenly ignore or disregard the people that you either used to be friends with
or aren’t friends with but don’t consider to be “on your level.” Listen here
princess; you’re gifted, not sacred. Be polite to everyone, even if it’s the
weird kid from your stats class or that admirer/border-line-stalker from a
lower tier frat. You never know when you might need donations for your
philanthropy or a study partner for the hardest test of your life. And if we
learned anything from the French revolution, it was that the power of the lower
tiers classes is not to be underestimated.
- Don’t be a tease
It’s
one thing to be polite and courteous but it’s another thing to give false hope.
Because you’re the sassy and alluring belle you are, everyone is going to want
to take you out. Hopefully you have high enough standards to be selective about
who you are willing to date, but even if you don’t, be respectful of the boys
who just couldn’t win over your heart. Be friendly and kind but not
flirtatious. This will save you from many awkward confrontations in the future.
- Remember that not EVERYONE is in love with you
Yes
most people are charmed by your wit and grace, but there are always those few
that will be unamused by your excellence. These are lost causes. Be yourself
but tone down the peppiness, as it will only breed more resentment. Chalk up
their uninterest to being boring and move on your merry way.
Wearing a crown is like wearing
your letters, it’s always there whether you’re wearing it or not.
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