Boyfriend-Girlfriend Relationship: Does it affect studies of a student?

@jencai (3412)
Philippines
June 13, 2007 6:58am CST
When I was studying my parents and relatives usually told me that having a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship would just affect my studies. And I always answer them that it depends on the person if you'll let yourself be affected or not. They want me to prioritize my studies before anything else. I wanted to prove this matter to them until one day I've met my boyfriend. It's really different when I have him with me. I am not that happy before. We spend most of the time together. My life would be incomplete without seeing him. Fortunately he was one of my classmates in College so we could see and be with one another. Because of this, I've noticed that my time was divided into two. More for my partner and less for my studies, lol! I guess I'm too excited for the new world I am in, lol! I'm happy because I've graduated and passed all the curriculum but my grades are not that much high. I guess it's because I've lessen my time for it. Sigh.. Do you think it really affects studies? Do share your thoughts. Thank you for patiently reading my post!
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@pallidyne (858)
• United States
13 Jun 07
It can go both ways! It can both help and hinder. When my fiance' was an undergrad at the University of Pittsburgh, I was a distraction some of the time, when she would normally have been studying, BUT, there were times when she got study time she would not have because I would do some things for her. For instance, I did a lot of cooking those years (I share the kitchen with her now), and would do the dishes a good chunk of the time as well. I even did her laundry sometimes, to give her that much more time to get her work done. WE
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• Philippines
13 Jun 07
this is a good setup since this is definitely helpful to the studies of the girl. however, we all know that this is not the usual case among boyfriends and girlfrineds. most relationships which are going on are very much interrupting in the good flow of studies of both persons involved. this is hte reason why it is best that couples stay out of relationships while they are still attending school.
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• India
14 Jun 07
No bodys life is depends on others. its up to you how you take it. if you involve more with your boy friend , yes it does effect studies . give time to every thing . you would love to enloy the difference.
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@syndhujaa (252)
• India
14 Jun 07
see..boyfriend- girlfriend relationship can affect your studies..but it will not be the case with everyone..it effected you..but its not necessary that people who involves in relationship will go down in your studies..i dont know it personally..but i have seen people who are into relationship and getting ood grades..i myself have witnessed my friend who was in love with one boy and both of them were classmates and both of them managed to score good marks..so..it always depends from person to person.. you should be concentrated on both..! i dont think that being in relation with some one will spoil the education..but it might..!
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• Philippines
13 Jun 07
boyfriend-girlfriend relationships can really affect one's studies. it is best to stay away from this kind of relationship while one is still in school. i have noticed this in me, too. yet, we were never that close in school although we only attended the same college but were taking different courses. the male will always demand some time out with the girl and this will definitely cause some sacrifices in quality time for school. i had to transfer to another school which was quite far away in order to maintain my school standings and my scholarship.
@jarves (814)
• Philippines
15 Jun 07
It actually affects your student life. The way it affects your student life depends on how it affects you. There are positive and negative effects. But which ever effect would that be depends on how you choose to handle it.
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@lynboobsy11 (11343)
• Philippines
14 Jun 07
I think it is, coz like what you experienced before you can't easily devide your time with your boyfriend and then studies, the more if your boyfriend is demanding about your time to be with him always. Second if you have a mis-understanding you can't deny to your self that your studies will not suffer if you feel heart ache. At the begining of the relationship yes it is good and some used it to be insipired in their studies but how long it will last?
@bcl_me (582)
• Philippines
14 Jun 07
Well it really affect the studies of a student...say for example the girl got pregnant...of course she has to quit school for a while or they have lover's quarrel before a major exam? Can you concentrate with your studies if your heart is bleeding or in pain? Of course not! There many situations that can easily affect your studies if you are into a relationship so just avoid going into it while studying ok? Happy posting and Good luck.
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@garyeye (202)
• Philippines
14 Jun 07
It really depends on what are your priorities in life, as for me my relationship went first then studies second. so my grades was on the negative effect and it drag my relationship as a result of poor studies. I have a relative that prioritized her studies over her relationship, although the relationship didn't work that didn't affected her studies.
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@g3n3j0rd (721)
• Philippines
14 Jun 07
In some ways, having a boyfriend or girlfriend could inspire you to study better and both of you could dream of graduating and finding good jobs for your future together. However, there are times that having a relationship while studying could also pull you down because of the responsibilities attached in such relationships. Especially, if your partner becomes demanding and would want you to focus all your time with him or her. I'm glad that you were able to graduate because not too many are able to do so but instead end up getting married or getting pregnant at an early age.
@tantal25 (838)
• United States
14 Jun 07
It depends upon the person. Well, seriously my studies weren't affected before even though my boyfriend and I do have some misunderstandings. I guess i can carry myself well in studies and in relationship.
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• Philippines
14 Jun 07
Based on my experience,having relationships really affects studying. But of course in depends on the person if he/she would let themselves affected. Of course they need openess, they should able try to balance their time in this two things even their emotions and mindfulness. Having relations may have one person excel more in studies for she has an inspiration, in which she can relay all her perseverance in studies unto his boyfriend. Each of the two should be open minded at all, if consequences exist and things in studying are involved. They must not let their lives be controlled by their relationship, somewhat they must remain independent at all, but they can help each other in studies for them to excel in school and of course harmoniously strengthen their relationships. Set your mind in study and had your love ones be entertain if your together and struggle free. The Best thing I can say is that, each of them should learn the art of deepest understanding and being understand, loyalty and being loyal,they must both prove this one to themselves for them to overcome struggles especially when it comes to studies.
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@nielcdg (709)
• Philippines
14 Jun 07
I cant be both positive or negative since we are dealing with emotional states of two people, if anyone of them is emotionally imbalanced then it might be detrimental to the studies of the both of them. Currently my girl is studying and Im the one who is working, I understand why she cant come to my house often or why we cant go out as much as I would like its all good.
• Philippines
14 Jun 07
it will definitely affect the studies of a student. the effect may be positive or negative depending on how the couple handles their relationship. i believe that if they are each other's inspiration, that will be very helpful for their studies. but if they spend more time being with each other than their studies, then that would not really be helpful for the both of them.
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14 Jun 07
when u have ur priorities divided it defenitly affects your studies. Though it is important to have marriage, love and other family bondings it is necessary to equip u r self duing u r youg age while u r parents are providing. If u miss u r time and grades it will affect u r career in the later years when the initial excitment loses out. Parents are experienced tutors. Takng them into confidence and following their advice is essential to succeed in your life. At the young age u will be highly tempted, hence it is necessary to take ur parents advice. If u had not spent much time with ur boy friend u would have got high grades.This would give u an edge over others. hence u have to shelf ur distractions and concentrate in building u r potential and then probably continue u r relationship. The same may be told to to u r boy friend also.
• Nigeria
14 Jun 07
yes it would cause the mind of a lover works not only for himself but also takes into consideration the feelings of the other partner. This burden coupled with your books can be a huge task. I think you should prioritize your studies above everything else like they said cause to be honest with you having a divided attention on your books could lead to a decline in your grades just like you have mentioned. Its not like you want pass your papers but you might have a low mark. My sister has been having some problems in her academics lately and i was able to narrow it down to her decision to have a boyfriend which in my opinion is wrong cause at her age, she's not matured enough to do two things at the same time. Read her books and think about her relationship You get
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• Australia
14 Jun 07
From experience, it helps. I'm more focused when I am at home and hence am able to study more whereas when I was single, all I ever did was just hang out with friends or msn all the time. I guess it just depends though on who your partner is and what they are like.
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@archer1811 (1098)
• Philippines
14 Jun 07
Hi Jencai! For me no, it really depends on you on the person, if he/she will be affected. As long as you know in yourself the limit of a relationship boyfriend-girlfriend, dont be so serious so much in a relationship, having involve in that helps also other person to strive harder for their study because of he/she is inspired, but it doesnt affect your study knowin that your serious on what you want to be in your life and you want to have. For me aaving boyfriend-girlfriend during school days was fun but of course i have limitations and i dont give up on love and haven't give all i have on it, i actually prioritize my study and into that situation didnt actually affect what i ever wanted.
@miaolin (397)
• China
14 Jun 07
In some extent,it will indeed affect studies of a student. Before entering into university,we all hope to have a beautiful love on campus.In our imagination,it must be romatic and wonderful.But we never think about the consequence of it.Once we fall in love with somebody,we can't help willing to be together with him or her.Just as what you said,the time has been devided into two parts;furthermore,the large part belongs to the parnter.Automaically,the time we spend on the studies will be decreased.Everyone think they can hanld it well and balance the relationship between the studies and the love,but the truth is the majority people couldn't handle it very well.Unless,you are so intellengent and get good achievement on your studies.
@tamikotan (483)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
I think all parents doesn't want their kids to be involved in a relationship. Its true that it could affect their studies and they would not be able to completely focus. Having a special someone at an early age is not advisable. If we remember what we were when we were younger, we were impulsive and we do not know how to prioritize things. I think its better if teenagers should wait a few more years before jumping in a relationship.
• Spain
13 Jun 07
Well, there are people with have a boyfriend/girlfriend that are very happy for that, and then they can study more becasue his life is wonderful
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