5 things I learned dating as a freshman in college

1. It's never the "right person, wrong time"

If it feels like the "wrong time" then he's just not the right person. It'a as simple as that. The right person will work around any obstacles to make a relationship work if he really wants to. If he's not putting in the effort then he's not worth your time, find someone else who is.

2. There's always someone else

Every heartbreak feels like you'll never love again, but guess what? You will. As a freshman in college, you're still so young with so much more to experience in life. Don't waste all your time being heartbroken, just keep your heart open for the next.

3. Put your grades first

You're in college to get a degree. Period. The person you're dating should never affect your academic success. You'll seriously regret not submitting assignments or studying for exams just because you were hanging out with your significant other at the time. Trust me.

4. Keep age differences to a minimum

The closer in age you are, the better. People grow so much in these four years that even a freshman and senior relationship may not work that well, Looking for jobs and preparing for life out of college is a lot different then just beginning to adapt to the college scene.

5. You shouldn't spend 24/7 together

If you and your boyfriend or girlfriend spend every second of the day together, there are two possible outcomes. You'll either 1) fizzle out as a couple because its not healthy and you'll get sick of each other or 2) stay together far past graduation, but regret being joined at the hip the entire time because you missed out on other experiences in college. It's important to spend time with friends and also just to take time for yourself.