I think that as a 19 year old girl that is in college, we often get caught up in the idea of being in a relationship.

I mean, it is hard not to.

In today's society, we are surrounded by relationships, good or bad, and we tend to get caught up in the idea of the "perfect relationship". When in reality, I do not think that is actually something that exists at this age.

At this age, we have SO many other things that we could focus on. Things like school, family, friends, dogs, or even ourselves.

Everyone deserves the right to focus on themselves. Sometimes we need to focus on ourselves, in order to better ourselves. I think that if we are not the best version of ourselves alone, how could we be the best version of ourselves in a relationship. Yes there is that saying about something about pushing each other to be the best versions of yourself in a relationship, blah blah blah. But if you can not be the best version of you alone, what is going to happen when (if) that "perfect relationship" does not work out?

In my life, I have been blessed with a good family and a good group of friends, that have made me realize that I do not need a boyfriend in my life to be genuinely happy. I truly hope every girl can feel that way because, if they can not, I can not imagine how much they may suffer, or how much stress or anxiety they feel due to the need of being in a relationship.

Yes, being in a relationship is fun, but yes every relationship has it's own personal struggles.

I think it is important as girls in today's society to realize that we can be our person and be okay.