how can you balnce learning and relationship?

Philippines
November 16, 2008 5:12am CST
it is hard right? but why there are so many students who manage their time..as for me i cant manage both because it's hard
4 responses
• Saint Kitts And Nevis
30 Nov 08
Hmm, im not quite agreeing with the previous post. I do believe in prioritizing, however, i believe they should be equally set IF AND ONLY IF they are there to support you in your studies... I believe, we make time for those whom we love. Period. I have always been this way, with those whom i love and cherish, whether it maybe my parents, boyfriend, or friend. However, there are different levels of love. I love my parents the outmost! However, I will love my boyfriend just as much if not more if and when i believe we will truly be together. For example, if you want a relationship to work, you have to be able to communicate with your partner. You need to both support each other, and if they too are undergoing the same process as you are in school, then they know how difficult it may get at times. Thus, communication and support are key along with trust. In order for me to make time for those that I love, i set my goals in that day, week, month w/e it maybe... Example, in a day, i'll tell myself, alrighty, i need to finish reading so and so many chapters, and then i will have free time, ill make sure that he too has a similar agenda, if so, then we finish our studies (apart from each other or together) and then we share our free time. I always make time for those whom we love, it doesn't have to deal with studies, let's say you're both out of school, and have a full time or part-time job. If he's at work, im going to make use of my day to the fullest without him there, getting other things done, but when he's off work, i too at that time want to be free to spend time with him, b/c afterall, i took advantage of that time away from him to sort out my goals and made sure nothing would get in the way b/c i had all that time to fullfill it. I hope this helps... it's really not that hard, just make sure with the right one.. and that they too are striving and working just as hard as u are, if not more.. it should almost be competitive in the sense that you want to make each other happy... when u make that person happy, they too should feel the urge to do the same, just because it's a wonderful feeling... key thing to remember here before i ramble on more..is.. " you make time for those whom you love" simple.. take advantage of what's given to u, work with it, make sure you have support and understanding communications and you'll be GREAT!
• Saint Kitts And Nevis
30 Nov 08
alrighty, scratch that first part about not agreeing with the previous post, i must have read the wrong one.. but the rest is purely the truth!
• Saint Kitts And Nevis
30 Nov 08
Great advice euro_skillz22! Hopefully, I can now put some of it to practice.
• United States
28 Nov 08
It is difficult to balance academics and a relationship, but it can be done. You just have to talk with your partner and say, "Hey, I really like you. I really like where this is going, but I have to get an education and make good grades. I want you to be a part of my life, but please understand when I need time to do my homework and study for tests. It's not that I don't want to be with you, I just have to do this for right now. Let's figure out a schedule when we can see each other because I really look forward to spending my free time with you." If they love you and care about you, they will understand. If they don't understand, then they are not worth it. Furthermore, whenever you meet someone who is interesting in dating you, tell them upfront, "Academics come first to me for now, are you willing to work with me on this?" When you find the right person, which is someone who is going to love you for who you are, then they won't care if you study 7 nights a week. They will spend time with you even if you have your nose in a book. They will just want to be with you. Good luck lovelyangel! I'm sure it will all work out fine!
• United States
28 Nov 08
I would like to add (in answer to your question about why so many students can manage their time) is that many of those kids don't make as good grades as you may think. If they seem to have a great social life, then their academics must be slipping. Don't compare yourself to anyone else. Everyone has a unique learning style and everyone goes at different paces. You've got your entire life ahead of you to worry about a relationship. Just take your time and it will work out great for you.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
17 Nov 08
Hi, lovelyangel15. Welcome to myLot. I understand what you are saying. It is very hard to handle multiple things like study/learning time and relationships. The best we can do and make sure we put the most emphasis on the things that matter most. It is very hard. Best wishes.
• Philippines
19 Nov 08
thank you...it is not that hard if you know how to handle right?
@luwenbin (31)
• China
16 Nov 08
work to work, paly to paly ,it is responsible to master usuful kownlege,but on man can live without friends,we should remmenber that good friends not together all the time.As a trust friends should mutul understand ,helping us you deal with any difficulties.
• Philippines
19 Nov 08
yeah i think....we can never tell right?until we don't get there.