There are many different types of relationships out there, but I think a unique one is where you are a college student and your significant other is not one. Some people are in situations where their significant other never went to college, and then there are people in a situation like mine, where my significant other has joined the workforce and I am continuing my education.
These types of relationships can be difficult for a variety of reasons. One issue is the fact that your responsibilities are completely different. There are often times where I need to study or do homework, but my husband will want to watch some Netflix with me. Or times where I am just so exhausted from being at school and studying all day, and I just cannot stay awake long past dinner. This is where compromise and making schedules can be so important to your relationship.
It can be hard and a lot of work to make sacrifices like this. I know that it can take me a little while, but I definitely know that making a schedule is the way to make the relationship work. When you are in school, you tend to be the one with a more sporadic schedule, which is why you need to be the one to make sure you make the time for your significant other. I know that there are days where I am just so tired and don’t feel as if I have time for anything other than relaxing or sleeping – but these are the days where you need to make time to at least cuddle with them or do something that they like.
Now keep in mind, I am not saying that your relationship needs to be codependent or unhealthy in any way. Thankfully, I have my hobbies and responsibilities and my husband has his. So if I have a test to study for, I can just tell him to get on his PlayStation or get on the computer to play some games. There are even times where he will help me out with my studying, and that is so amazing for me. But being able to make time for each other is a really great feeling. Even if it is just going to bed together and holding each other, then I am happy. I am not trying to tell anyone how to behave in their relationship, but I am just hoping people can relate and maybe even try out my suggestions and see what works for you.
