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I have decided to postpone love until I am done with grad school. I have just begun a PhD program, and the length is about 5 years.
I have been at the point of "intimate connection," numerous times - but, I refuse to let it progress. I feel as though my life is too hectic to share it with another person. Am I missing opportunities to find that "right" man? Or will it happen when I am ready? I just want to be done with my education, before settling. I have plenty of friends whom have had to sacrifice their education because of their relationship. I don't want to go down that road. And I don't want to break someone's heart, if I cannot handle the pressure of a relationship. I think romance is beautiful, and I hope to have it one day - just not now.
Has anyone had a similar experience? I would love to know your opinions on this topic.
I truly appreciate all of your answers, thus far. Thanks.
By the way, I am 21.
In case you're wondering why a 21 year old is in a PhD program, I went straight after college.
Good point, Deviant. But, it's not an excuse. I just know myself very well - I am a great multitasker, but I can't have the responsibility of giving time to another person, while working my butt off in school. I don't want to emotionally and physically neglect the other person.
I have been at the point of "intimate connection," numerous times - but, I refuse to let it progress. I feel as though my life is too hectic to share it with another person. Am I missing opportunities to find that "right" man? Or will it happen when I am ready? I just want to be done with my education, before settling. I have plenty of friends whom have had to sacrifice their education because of their relationship. I don't want to go down that road. And I don't want to break someone's heart, if I cannot handle the pressure of a relationship. I think romance is beautiful, and I hope to have it one day - just not now.
Has anyone had a similar experience? I would love to know your opinions on this topic.
I truly appreciate all of your answers, thus far. Thanks.
By the way, I am 21.
In case you're wondering why a 21 year old is in a PhD program, I went straight after college.
Good point, Deviant. But, it's not an excuse. I just know myself very well - I am a great multitasker, but I can't have the responsibility of giving time to another person, while working my butt off in school. I don't want to emotionally and physically neglect the other person.