Relationship as a Support System

Romantic relationships? Many may think being in a relationship can be a great source of love, happiness, support, and inspiration. However, it may also cause pain and suffering when things did not go as expected. As students, it is our responsibility to focus on our studies and strive on achieving our goals in life. The ability to balance love life and our academic aspirations in the same time is indeed a herculean task, one needs to keep on track while having this side track of inspiration. As a student myself experiencing this dilemma, here are some tips on how you can keep on track while having a relationship:

First, make your studies as priority. As a student, it is our foremost responsibility to put our studies first. There will always be days where you spend every hour working and unintentionally lose time for your special someone. However, this does not mean you lost that spark with one another, but rather give each other space and time to other aspects of each other’s life. If your boyfriend or girlfriend is not able to realize this level of consideration and maturity, he/ she might need a reality check. After all, one will have days where his/ her studying has to win out, and the other must understand.

Second, be an inspiration, not a distraction. Being at the same level you must understand each other. You must set your boundaries to secure that you are not a distraction to his/her goals in life. You must support one another in your studies. For instance, helping each other out in school related activities during free time. Understanding one another’s schedule is also a good way to support and not to be a distraction.

Lastly, don’t rush. Being in a relationship doesn’t mean you are committed to your partner and you will do all things for him/her. Remember you are still a student that has plans in life; do not let one another be confined in each other’s boundaries. It is better to treat your partner as a best friend or a brother/sister that always at your back. There is the perfect time for everything, as of now make each other an inspiration to strive harder to fulfil goals in in the future.