Written by Tyler Nicholas
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Being in a relationship at university can be challenging for many people as university life and relationships do not traditionally go well together. Living away from home, making new friends and studying for your degree can feel like there is little time for romance with your partner.
Whether you're school/college sweethearts who are set on making it last, or you've recently connected at university, some of us just can't help being in relationships at uni.
Some of you may be wondering if it's possible to make it through the whirlwind of a brand new social life, parties and 9 am deadlines, while in a seriously committed relationship? With my 6 tips on how to survive a relationship through university you may learn that it is actually possible.
Setting new boundaries
Setting boundaries means that you are able to know where you both stand in your relationship. However, the never-ending parties and the endless amounts of male and females in your company may cause you to amend those existing boundaries to maintain a solid-trusting relationship.
2. Make your own separate friends
It is so important to have your own friendship groups. Although you might rather spend your weekends cuddling up with each other watching a movie or Skype calling your long-distance partner, uni is the time to have fun and socialise with new people. Making friends gives you the freedom to develop yourself, remember, you are an individual before you are somebody's partner. Socialising with friends from time to time gives you and your partner space that is essential for a healthy relationship.
3. Make sure you have date nights
From dinner dates to social activities, having date nights in-between your busy schedule is necessary to keep the romantic spark going during your time at uni. Be spontaneous and let the day flow naturally.
4. Study together
Studying together is an unusual example but is a really important part of surviving a relationship at uni. Motivating each other through studying will help you remember why you decided to go to uni in the first place and allow you to think about your future plans as a couple.
5. Socialise as a couple
Make sure that you get to know your partner's friends because they are an important part of their life. Spending time with your own friends as well as your partner's friends will make your uni experience a whole load of fun!
6. Don't listen to your single friends
There is always that one friend that just wants to go out to raves and drink all the time because they want to live their best life at uni and advises you to break up with your partner. Don't listen to those friends who drive you to single-town because they think that the only way to enjoy yourself is to be single like them. Defend your relationship when your partner is not around and trust that you are happy and stable in your relationship.
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