Relationships are a total distraction. When you are in a relationship, you have to find time for one another. It’s a must. You’re in college and have exams coming up, but instead you’re getting ready for date night with your partner.
It’s not that they force us to go with them, or to spend time with them. It’s that we want to, and because we want to, we begin to adjust our schedules in a way where we set out maybe TOO much time for these relationships, and this can have a very negative impact on our lives.
Your priorities begin to change. You’re a full time student, you may or may not be working a part-time, but you’re schedule is always busy. You may find yourself running out of time to do homework or study, but one never runs out of time to see their boo. Right?
I don’t know why it’s like that, but it is. There’s times where I know I should stay on campus to get work done, but I can’t get myself to do it. I’m distracted. I need to go back home. I need to find time for our weekend activities, knowing that I barely have time to get any work done.
This is very common in relationships. I’ve seen it not only in myself, but in many of my friends as well. And it’s not even just about your schedule, it’s also about the fact that you constantly want to talk to them! So you sit in class on your phone the entire time texting them, not listening to a word that was said in lecture, but at least you went, right?
Sometimes all the work that has to be put in a relationship may distract one from achieving their ultimate goals. Many people don’t realize that if one’s partner’s goals does not match their own, it can most definitely bring a person off track. And this isn’t how it should be. We shouldn’t have to adjust our goals to satisfy the needs of others. However, in relationships, especially more serious once, you have to make compromises.
The best thing to do is to focus on yourself, and you can do so by staying away from relationships that can ultimately distract you from your priorities, like school. Don’t risk your GPA over someone who isn’t worth it or understanding. Don’t call out of work to hang out with your significant other . I’ve seen this WAY TOO MANY TIMES.
Relationships will make you lose focus. One will become distracted without even noticing. You simply catch yourself doing things you normally wouldn’t and adjusting your schedule to fit that of your significant other. You want the same days off, if you attend them same school ,the same classes, it’s a lot to handle.
Don’t distract yourself from your goals for anyone. This can cause much more harm than you expect. But love makes you do crazy things and that’s why it’s best to stay away. Relationships are a terrible source of distraction, and sadly, they will always be.
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