It is not that hard to keep a happy relationship in college if it is not a long distance relationship. It always seems like college students have trouble keeping one though. Here are 5 easy ways to keep a happy relationship in college.
1. Stop the "Relationship goals" bull sh*t.
Don't set the bar too high because both of you are still in college. Neither of you have money because you are both paying for school (in most cases) and homework, sports and other school activities take up the majority of the time. If you expect your partner to spend all their time and money on you, you will be let down. Just ride out college and go for those "goals" after you both graduate. You also, don't have to do the "man crush Monday" or "woman crush Wednesday" every friggin week. Your are annoying everyone with that! And lastly you do not need to take the cliché pictures to be a good couple, just like the last point I made, you are just being annoying.
2. STAY LOYAL
Is it really that hard? I know it is tempting but seriously, it is not hard. If you have a problem with cheating, you really should not be in a relationship. If you aren't happy then just end it, then have at it. And before you cheat, think for a moment..... you are only hurting the one you are supposed to be with. Lastly, if you cheat on your significant other then break up with them, then get with the one you cheated with, there is a greater chance that they will cheat on you.
3. Don't be controlling
Let your significant other go out with their friends and let them go have fun. You do not always have to be there. If you have to worry about them cheating, they are not the one for you. Controlling your significant other only makes them feel constricted and it will cause them to lose friends. On the other side of that, if you feel controlled, talk to your significant other about it, they may have a reason behind it. Lastly, if they do not text back for a while, they are more than likely taking a nap or busy, RELAX.
4. Talk things out
If you keep things to yourself, it starts to build up, then that can lead to a long fight. Don't let them know right off, let them know when you are both alone so you can sit and talk things out. Communication is a big part of staying in a relationship. It is not a good idea to just blow up and yell at your significant other because they won't see it coming and they will ask a lot of questions. If you are far enough in your relationship, be sure to tell them that you love them to take the edge off an argument.
5. Do not rush
It's college and you have plenty of time. Take your time to get to know the other person better. Most couples that jump to the "I love you" stage too quick usually regret it. And STOP "it's our 1 month anniversary" crap. It is an extremely obnoxious and may run them off. Lastly, if you plan on getting married, it is better to wait till after you both graduate. Not having any financial support would not be a smart move.
