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I Am A Fierce, Independent Woman And Even I Can Admit My Boyfriend Makes Me Better

I am a strong, independent woman who still needs her man.

Paige Ryan

Aug 20, 2019

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I Am A Fierce, Independent Woman And Even I Can Admit My Boyfriend Makes Me Better

Paige Ryan

During my teen years, I decided that my life goal was not just going to be about getting married and having children. When my junior year English teacher told our class about the concept of a "Mrs. Degree", I was aghast that anyone would seriously devote their college experience to finding a husband. I went stag to my senior prom because I just couldn't be bothered.

The summer before college, I had a lot of different ideas about what my college experience, and life in general, was going to be like. That all changed when I started falling for one of my best friends.

Being in a long-term relationship has been a wild ride. And even though I'm a strong, independent person on my own, I can still admit that my boyfriend helps me be a better person. Here are a few ways he does so:

1. He encourages me to try new things.

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2. He inspires me to take better care of my body and overall health.

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3. He helps me come out of my shell and make new friends.

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4. He exposes me to new cultures and traditions.

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5. He keeps me grounded when I'm being too negative.

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6. He reminds me it's OK to stand up for myself.

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7. He gives me great advice when it comes to my career and navigating the workplace.

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8. His determination and passion for helping others inspires me to be a little more selfless.

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9. We have similar aspirations and work together to have the things we want out of life.

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10. He supports me in chasing my dreams and going after my goals.

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You can still be a strong person even if you have others helping you along the way. My boyfriend is part of my support system and he's helping me become a stronger person every day.

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I Am A Fierce, Independent Woman And Even I Can Admit My Boyfriend Makes Me Better

I am a strong, independent woman who still needs her man.

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1. He encourages me to try new things.

2. He inspires me to take better care of my body and overall health.

3. He helps me come out of my shell and make new friends.

4. He exposes me to new cultures and traditions.

5. He keeps me grounded when I'm being too negative.

6. He reminds me it's OK to stand up for myself.

7. He gives me great advice when it comes to my career and navigating the workplace.

8. His determination and passion for helping others inspires me to be a little more selfless.

9. We have similar aspirations and work together to have the things we want out of life.

10. He supports me in chasing my dreams and going after my goals.

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1. "Unlimited Freedom!"

2. "Dorm Life!"

3. "Never mind, where is my apartment?"

4. "Whose idea was this 8 AM?"

5. I'm so looking forward to that nap."

6. "I don't have the brain capacity for this"

7. "Wow, college is great"

It's easier than you think.

1. Look into Housing and Dining.

2. Pay attention to campus postings.

3. Find common interest groups.

4. Join an intramural sports team.

5. Work on a cause that you care about.

6. Join a club related to your major.

7. Get an on-campus job.

8. Volunteer.

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

1. You need people to hang out with.

2. You don’t want to be stuck alone eating lunch or dinner.

3. Weekends suck without anyone to share them with.

4. College will be miserable for you.

5. Finding a roommate for the following year will be impossible.

6. You need someone to talk to about personal stuff or homework that isn’t your mom.

7. Classes will be boring and quiet for you if you don’t know anyone.

8. Walking around campus is just awkward.

9. Homework help and study buddies do not exist.

Why it pays to leave the hoodie at home.

1. Comfort

2. Confidence

3. Surprises

4. Self Esteem

A few signs that you may live in the library whether you'd like to admit it or not.

1. You dress for the temperature of the library, not the weather outside.

2. You say hello to the security guard when he or she walks by.

3. The employees at Starbucks know your name and order.

4. You eat all your meals at a library cubby, not at your own house.

5. You take the quiet floors very seriously.

6. Any night you are not at the library is a special occasion.

7. You have shown up to the library hungover on more than one occasion.

8. Your friends always text you when they are going to the library because they know you will be there.

9. You have taken a nap in the library at some point.

10. You know all the cold and hot spots in the library.

11. You've seen your studying pay off.

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