College is stressful, there's no doubt about that. Between the endless hours of studying, the constant tests, the loads of extracurriculars that you so badly want to take part in, there's not much room for anything else.

While being in a relationship in college sounds like it might just be an added stress, having that person always there is actually nothing shy of amazing. My boyfriend is the person that I lean on after a hard day of tests and homework, my advice giver, my other half, the person that I would never trade for the world.

Going into college was scary enough, but having that support system for both myself and him was and is benefiting me more than words can describe. Here are five reasons that coming into college with a boyfriend was the best decision I've made.

1. Someones always got your back 

No matter what you're going through with class or missing home, it's always nice to have someone that is there at the end of the day. Whether it's a cuddle session or a simple hug, having someone to take your mind off of things is the best way to deal with stress. Plus, having someone that you trust to talk about the hard stuff and gain advice from is the most comforting feeling.

2. You never have to feel like you need to dress up 

When you're single, there's sometimes an added pressure to dress up to get someone to go out with you, but when you already have a significant other, there's no shame in coming home from class and throwing on a baggy t-shirt and sweats. Now, don't get me wrong, dressing up for your partner is nice, but knowing they still love you and think you're beautiful without the extra effort is a perk.

3. You can meet so many people 

Making friends and meeting people in college is hard enough. When you're in a relationship in college, not only do you get the chance to make your own friends, but you also get the chance to make friends with your significant other's friends. You are given an opportunity to hear perspectives of people you might not have met without being in a relationship. Because of this, you are able to hear a new perspective and learn from new people. That's what college is all about right?

4. You learn so much about yourself 

College is a time of self-growth and learning about yourself. Dating in college is the perfect opportunity to figure out what you want in a partner and what you deserve. You are able to start developing standards for how you think you should be treated and expectations that you might not have thought that you had until someone you're with doesn't live up to them.

5. You can have your own life even though you're in a relationship 

Being in a relationship in college holds a stigma that you can't have your own life or experience things on your own, but that's the farthest thing from the truth. You still have days to yourself, days with your girls, you can still do everything that you could do without a partner, but now, you just have another added bonus. The only way that a relationship can hold you back from having these moments is if you let it.