Before you write him off as being someone you don’t want, make a detailed list of what you do want to see in a guy you date. Not necessarily a laundry list, but at least 5 core traits that you need to see in someone. While he may have made some bad decisions in the past, living in the present with someone and seeing them for who they are in this moment is one of the greatest things you can do for love. You also may be at a place in life (i.e. college) where relationships can create strain when you want to focus on other things. Know where you are first, so you can have a better idea of what the best path is for you to take. Don’t let your and his past dictate your present.