Comments on: Coupled. It’s One Big Balancing Act

By: Bria

Bria — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:14:44 +0000

You literally just wrote my life story. haha

…the only thing is that my boyfriend doesn't seem to be as understanding as you portray yours to be. i try to divide my weekend time (one night for him, one for them) but he wants both and im not sure how to handle it..any suggestions?

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:08:16 +0000

I feel like I wrote this!! I'm in the same situation! Good luck w/ your boyfriend!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:04:18 +0000

My boyfriend's about an hour's drive away and I definitely go through exactly the same thing. It's difficult because I miss a lot of sorority functions on the weekends if I drive up to see him, but if I stay on campus I find myself missing him so much that I'm in tears. He comes up to see me sometimes, and that's always nice because he gets along well with my roommates and whatnot, but he's not really into the whole house party or grungy college bar scene since he's older and never went to a 4-year college so I feel guilty dragging him sometimes.

It's a constant balancing act and a lot of times I find myself choosing my boyfriend over my friends, but they are pretty understanding.

By: Lee

Lee — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:47:09 +0000

The problem I have isn't really with balancing "Guy time" with "Friend time" because my boyfriend and I were part of a fairly solid group of friends long before we dated, but how to make a line between the two. My hub and I are super cuddly, and seeing as we spend most of the semester alone, he (and I) are used to a lot of affection, but how do I tell him that comments like "You're so beautiful" are awkward when our best friends since frosh year are around? The same goes for the other side, my friends knew us mostly as two good (single) buddies, and I find myself on the receiving end of glares when he reaches for my hand or gives me a peck on the cheek. Is there a good way to make sure both groups are comfortable?

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He’s Just Not That Into You: The College Edition : College Candy — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:01:38 +0000

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By: He’s Just Not That Into You: The College Edition : College Candy

He’s Just Not That Into You: The College Edition : College Candy — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:01:38 +0000

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By: Jessie

Jessie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:21:32 +0000

This describes my situation exactly. It's so good to know someone out there has the same problem.

By: Al

Al — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:09:48 +0000

Does he ever pack a duffel and get on a train to see you? I’m starting to think my cuddle-muffin isn’t as dedicated as I am or else he would put in a little effort and pack up to see me, right? We live about an hour and half apart too and neither of us have cars.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:03:02 +0000

Do you find it hard to balance the two worlds?

Not really! Sorry that your boyf lives far away though. :-/