College: the land of questionable sleep schedules, and late-night identity crises. It’s also a time when everyone tells you you’ll make “lifelong friends” and maybe even meet “the one.” Cute idea - until reality hits like an 8 a.m. class.
We asked students what really makes it hard to keep relationships alive during college.
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"Distance" was the number one complaint, and let’s be real—it's hard to maintain a connection when your best friend is three cities away and your significant other is basically in another time zone. Even Zoom calls can't fix a relationship that’s slowly being ghosted by geography.
Time Management? What’s That?
If time management were a class, we’d all be failing. One student said it best: “Time management during study sessions, especially.” Between juggling lectures, assignments, and that one friend who always wants to “just chill,” who even has time to send a text back?
Communication Breakdowns in 4K
Yes, communication is key—but good luck using it when your brain is fried from exams. Messages are misread, tone is misunderstood, and “I’ll call you later” becomes a euphemism for never.
Texts get left on read, sarcasm gets misinterpreted, and “we need to talk” turns into a full-blown panic spiral.
The Ultimate Plot Twist: Not Fitting In
And then there’s the good old “I don’t vibe with most people.” We feel you. Sometimes you just want to find your people, but all you’ve got is lab partners who think small talk is a personality trait. It’s not you—it’s definitely college.
It's Not Easy, But You're Not Alone
Maintaining relationships in college is kind of like trying to keep a plant alive when you haven’t watered it in weeks and it lives in a closet. But the good news? Everyone’s struggling, so at least you’re in relatable company.
Whether you’re dodging communication problems, time zones, or emotional burnout, just remember: college is temporary, but your group chat full of “let’s hang soon” texts is forever.
- Aleksandra Strzelecka
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