Adulting 102: Relationships
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Adulting 102: Relationships

And why you don't need them!

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Adulting 102: Relationships
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Guess who's back? Today's topic of discussion: why you're probably too young to be in a relationship.

Is that love in the air or hormones? Either way, if I could do it again my first boyfriend would've been at the age of 25 or possibly older.

If I barely remember correctly, I had my first boyfriend as a teenager. Then, I had a boyfriend or two in undergrad. Now, I wonder what was the point of dating so young.

Relationships are more complexed and what's worse, young relationships are becoming increasingly abusive.

Often times, being young is sometimes synonymous with being broke. Well, most of the time. I can't tell you how many meals I paid for and gas tanks I filled. I wonder how much money I would have today if I wasn't such a sugar mama. What I'm getting at is that it wasn't my responsibility.

Dating young is distracting. You may prefer to hang out with "bae" opposed to more important duties. Then there may be an argument with aforementioned "bae" that has you distracted from studying for a super important exam. Note: All exams are important. Any way, these are examples are pretty light but distractions can sometimes have unintended consequences. Long-term implications.

Last but not least, it is highly unlikely that this person is your "soulmate." I thought I loved them but always knew it would't last. I never envisioned anyone as husband material until I met my husband (which I knew would be my husband before we officially started dating).

The reason it was so different is because I finally knew myself, what I wanted out of life and what I did and didn't want in a mate.

I'm not saying you can't fall in love at a young age but just take a look at your track record. Focus on your education and building a career. Have fun and passion for life opposed to being wrapped up in some cornball.

Now, go ahead and dump all of your boyfriends and girlfriends. You're welcome.

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