In your experience, do college relationships last?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Freshman year relationships like mine I think tank pretty fast. Going to university is such an overwhelming experience. Everything is new, you're meeting new people all the time, you may be living on your own for the first time, there are classes, and work, and  a social life all coming at you. We both decided we just wanted to be free to explore our new lives. It wasn't a traumatic break-up at all, probably the easiest one I've ever had, but looking back at it, there is no way it would have lasted and I think we both knew that which was good. I think relationships that are established more towards maybe your junior/senior years are probably more likely to succeed because you've become more established, you're creating a work/life balance, and you're starting to see the end of your college career and a future beyond that that you may want to share with someone you've met in school. Many of those relationships can be very solid because they're accomplishing goals together and processing their futures together.

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

I find college relationships last if both parties are equally committed to their careers and are working hard to get educated and pay bills. I know multiple couples that married their college partners and in each case it was because both parties were dedicated to their careers and got PhDs or STEM or Medical or Legal careers.

HighValue · Accepted Answer

The majority of relationships do not last. If both people are young it is unlikely to last due to too many variables. If at least one of the people is older and settled with what their life plans/goals are, it is much more likely to last. If you both discuss and agree on where to live, what kind of jobs you'll have, if and when you'll start a family, and who may end up quitting work temporarily when kids are first born, then both people being college may have a successful lasting relationship, BUT people often can't get the job they want in the place they want and if both people get hired in totally different cities, states, etc. then it won't work long term.

Summeroflove · Accepted Answer

Depends on the relationship many don’t but there are some that do the same as some relationships earlier in life can last. It’s different for everyone and sometimes you learn things form past failed relationships

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

College relationships can be like a thrilling rollercoaster ride, full of excitement and unexpected twists! 🎢 Many do last, especially if both parties communicate well and grow together. But remember, college is a time of self-discovery, and sometimes people drift apart as they find themselves. It's not always about lasting forever but enjoying the moment and learning from it. Keep those lines of communication open, and you'll have a better shot at making it last! 💘📚

ShellyB · Answer

For me, one big college relationship did not last and one big college relationship did last (is still lasting and I think will longterm), some other minor college relationships didn’t last or really go v far, I don’t think college relationships are that much more likely or less likely to last than other types of relationships, JMO!

ohsheeT · Answer

Some times but only if your from the same place. I think online LDR might last longer and sometimes more real just because everything that goes on at college but I'm sure 2 people can make it work

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

I’ve met married couples who were high skool and/or college sweethearts, but it’s pretty rare.

DishLady · Answer

Some DO. It just depends on the people.

mysteriousNicholas · Answer

Sometimes they're to my mind at the ripe old age of 31 , like when I was in my 20s watching American Pie repeats 🥧 🥧 👀 - they're usually just relationships of convenience aka they only last for the length of the degree or length of the Dorm years. Aka early 20s to mid 20s "and we broke up" - says every former university couple ever - post graduation graduation 🎓😄 from uni (university)

msmissydc · Answer

Mine did or does. Its still ongoing. You do need to find compatible live choices though. After university your life can change dramatically.

SweetDripp · Answer

I had two serious relationships in college and both are exes now. So, in my experience, they didn't last. That being said, a good friend from college got married this summer to a guy she met in college.

Hardon-Collider · Answer

No, they don't usually last. They are often formed in a gilded cage—the specific pressures and circumstances of college—and when the cage is opened, the relationship often fades. The environment was a catalyst, not the relationship itself.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Unlikely. The most significant reason is that college is a period of intense change and growth. People are figuring out their careers,, their identities, and so on.

Greek_goddess_Iris · Answer

The probability of a relationship lasting that started in your 20s is higher to succeed than one that started in high school.

Zack-Bann · Answer

If you’re headed the same places in life yes But if you drift even a little it’s over

molonski2 · Answer

Rarely , and they are not meant to last , they come at a time in life when you should be experimenting and having fun..

Elliegirl · Answer

They definitely can. I’m glad mine didn’t though

Kenkebuttery · Answer

Girl, college relationships don’t last cuz everybody out here tryna party, hook up, and live wild instead of being serious. It's college.

i_Jedi · Answer

Some do, but honestly most don’t. People grow and change so much in those years that staying together can be tough unless both are really committed.

lorenzomichael · Answer

Sure, why wouldn’t it? Unless the girl is a hoe and the guy is a dog then that shit ain’t gonna last. However if the two are really into each other with no distractions sure it’ll work.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

Of those I know who met in college and married … they still are married.

zagor · Answer

Some do, some don't. Not many people were in relationships when I was in college, other than one-nighters.

jahaims · Answer

Most people aren't even mature enough to maintain a healthy relationship in their 30s let alone college age.

Twalli · Answer

They can. Just like high school ones can last. Do most, no, but that's true for all relationships, regardless of age.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm sure they do. Apparently college crushes can last way longer then they have any right to.

Iron_Man · Answer

my uncle found his wife in college and they lasted as long as they were alive

Nahid1707 · Answer

Very difficult, as people will come and go in life. Part of being an adult and adulting as they say.

Anonymous · Answer

Some of them probably do, but not all of them, in fact, most of them don't last long.

Kelly6 · Answer

Ours did and still married

DryGermanGuy · Answer

I know some that ended in marriage! :-D

DrPepper12 · Answer

Same batting average as any other IMHO

exitseven · Answer

I had one that lasted 4 years.

Fireguy17 · Answer

no clue I never went to college.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

If they truly love each other then yes...

WhitneySnow · Answer

Some do

Fashionista7 · Answer

Not really mind didn’t last long he was a players.

glennos89 · Answer

No mostly not

Anuakshay · Answer

Not many

BarryLiverstone · Answer

Not for me

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