________C_ hoosing a Lifestyle Clubs: Single and Double [1] he club situation at Harding can easily be compared to the "single lifestyle" and the "married lifestyle." Both lifestyles offer different advantages. Choosing one's lifestyle is a choice which must be made by each individual. First, we have that carefree "single lifestyle. " The "single lifestyle" offers a vast amount of freedom. For the most part , you are free to do as you please, when you please and with whom you please. The opportunity to mingle with a variety of people is much greater in the single lifestyle. Mingling - the act of joining in a mixed mass · - can be accomplished with numerous activities. The top choice is the mixed club devotionals. This is a great advantage to the single women's club. If there are a few certain guys one is interested in knowing, the devotional is the inconspicuous way to accomplish this feat. There are also those days that are just too good to waste inside. What better way to obtain total 78 Choosing a Lifestyle fulfillment than to plan a barbeque. There are endless activities that can be planned. Being "single" gives one the opportunity to fit the personality of the club to the activity. In life there are times enjoyed by doing things alone. Concurrently there are times when the members of a club would like to spend time with themselves to grow closer to one another and strengthen the bonds of friendship. Choosing the "single lifestyle" offers this opportunity - the choice to solo it or bring someone along. The "single lifestyle" may be great for some, but there are others who highly recommend the "married lifestyle." The "married lifestyle" brings on a totally new perspective. Choosing the "married lifestyle" one has a constant companion. The "married" share a beautiful relationship, in which they learn to trust and believe in one another. It offers a very secure feeling knowing someone is always there to encourage you. Being "married" does obligate you to a certain extent but not to the extent of total dependency. There are times when you must branch out and do things on your own. Mass dates to the campus movies are a very common occurence. One special experience that some brothersister clubs share is having special brothers and special sisters. They offer encouragement to one another, by sending notes through the mail and doing little things to help each other out. Devotionals are also a highlight to brother-sister clubs. They have many with each other and some separately during the year. There are usually numerous parties ranging from rollerskating parties to joint Christmas parties. There is no "right" type of lifestyle. Both lifestyles offer a vast number of advantages. The one thing both lifestyles offer is friendship, the main aspect of clubs at Harding. More than likely, those friends in a club will be best friends. 11tt - Denise Johnston
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