For young adults, trying to navigate college can be hard as it is... for single people. But people who are dating or in a relationship suddenly half to balance their significant other on top of an immense workload, new friends, and adjusting to college life in general. Don't let going on dates lose any priority on your to-do list, allow your significant other to feel appreciated and make time for them outside of the dorm room.
It's often easy to hang out in a dorm, shoving your face with pizza and watching Netflix or playing video games but it is almost a guarantee that your other half is looking to expand their social bubble from the confines of that futon every once and awhile. Going on dates may seem like too much unnecessary effort when you could just stay in the comfort of your own bed, but relationships require effort.
Doing small things can go a long way, especially when you both are surviving on a college budget.
Date night (or date day or date-breakfast... really the possibilities are endless) adds several key values to your relationship. The thoughtfulness and effort that is required when planning a date no matter how big or small show that you are invested in the relationship. Similarly, date night allows you and your partner to work on communication or get back to each other and remind you why you are a couple in the first place.
People often hold similar misconceptions of what a date has to be.
Many times this assumption goes along the lines that a date needs to be a large ordeal involving flowers, gifts, and expensive dinners when in reality a date, especially at college, can be as simple as getting out of your rooms together. Proving to your significant other that you are proud to show them off demonstrates your love for them, and that feeling is irreplaceable.
Not suggesting to do something as small as taking a walk around the park or going to a different dining hall together can translate into bigger problems, problems that may question the foundation of your entire relationship. Don't leave your significant other to develop worries about your relationship! Put the insecurities to rest and realize how the smallest details can go the longest way.
