Yes, I have a boyfriend in college. No, he is not holding me back. College is about finding yourself but who says you can't do that while being with the person you love? This isn't a fling, we aren't here just to waste time. We are planning a future together and anytime is the perfect time for that.

No, it is not too soon.

Why miss out on the opportunity to spend as much time with the person you love? He's the person I want to do everything with, explore the world, live and learn together and become the best that we can be, together. We push each other to strive for our goals. Everyone needs that. I can still enjoy the college experience. I don't want to party every weekend and stay out all night. I am perfectly content with doing my homework and seeing my boyfriend on weekends, living life together.

In a relationship you either grow together or grow apart, this is when we will learn the most about each other. See each other become the best that we can be. We have seen each other at our worst and will be there at our best. He is my best friend.

You don't give up your best friend in college do you? He is the first person I talk to every morning and the last one every night. If I have a rough day or an amazing day he is who I go to. If you think having a boyfriend in college is holding you back then you are not in love and you shouldn't have a boyfriend. Love is wanting your s/o to be there for every adventure, hear every story.

Yes, you are still learning about yourself and sometimes that makes things difficult but they will help you through it. Everyone needs someone to help them get through this life. I am still going to be successful in life with my education and career, I will just have someone standing next to me as I accomplish all of my dreams.

Now if there is a distance in the relationship this should make the relationship stronger. Going without each other makes you realize how much you want the other person there. This makes you appreciate time together more. If distance drives you apart then it isn't meant to be.

All relationships have their hard times but the real ones work through them. They make you stronger as a couple. You have experienced with each other, know your partner's strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, etc. this helps get a better understanding of their personality and if you would be able to live with them after college to be married, start a family.

I know some people live in the moment and don't look too far into their future. I, however, am one who likes to have a plan. My boyfriend is part of my plan.

You still do things on your own, and so will your partner. You still go out with your friends and so will your S/O. Relationships do not complicate your life, they enhance it if you're with the right person.