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Managing Stress: A Guide for College Students

Relationships

Starting, maintaining and ending relationships can all be stressful.

BEING SINGLE
Although it is sometimes hard to recognize, there is a lot of social pressure to enter a relationship. Perhaps it's your mom asking why you aren't dating someone or a friend from high school who goes on and on about his/her boyfriend/girlfriend, then hesitates to ask about your romantic life because you're not dating anyone. Whether you have chosen to be single or you have found yourself in that situation, there are a lot of benefits from your current situation. You should take advantage of those that best meet your needs.

Being single can allow you to...
· date several people.
· spend money on things that you like.
· learn more about who you are.
· spend as much time with your friends as you want.
· flirt without worrying about the repercussions.
· not have to "check in" with someone.

Being single is a respectable and healthy choice. You can have more time to focus on a career, hobbies, travel, and hanging out, without feeling that you left someone out.

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EVALUATING A RELATIONSHIP
Is your relationship stressing you out? These are characteristics of a healthy relationship. If these don't describe your relationship, it may be a source of stress for you. In a healthy relationship you...
· Have fun and grow together
· Feel like you can be yourself
· Maintain honesty, trust and good communication
· Build friendship and respect
· Handle conflict
· Have accountability, partnership and dedication
· Share healthy sexuality

Conflict Resolution in a Relationship
At the core of any successful relationship is the ability to communicate and resolve conflict. Included here are guidelines and exercises to help you resolve conflict.

Ending a Relationship
Tips on moving on, ending a relationship, starting a new relationship, and questions to ask if a relationship may be abusive.

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Back to Managing Stress homepage Managing Stress: A Guide for College Students Relationships Starting, maintaining and ending relationships can all be stressful. BEING SINGLE Although it is sometimes hard to recognize, there is a lot of social pressure to enter a relationship. Perhaps it's your mom asking why you aren't dating someone or a friend from high school who goes on and on about his/her boyfriend/girlfriend, then hesitates to ask about your romantic life because you're not dating anyone. Whether you have chosen to be single or you have found yourself in that situation, there are a lot of benefits from your current situation. You should take advantage of those that best meet your needs. Being single can allow you to... · date several people. · spend money on things that you like. · learn more about who you are. · spend as much time with your friends as you want. · flirt without worrying about the repercussions. · not have to "check in" with someone. Being single is a respectable and healthy choice. You can have more time to focus on a career, hobbies, travel, and hanging out, without feeling that you left someone out.	Campus Resources Alcohol & Other Drugs Attitude Exercise Money Nutrition Relationships Relaxation Sleep Spirituality Time Tobacco
EVALUATING A RELATIONSHIP Is your relationship stressing you out? These are characteristics of a healthy relationship. If these don't describe your relationship, it may be a source of stress for you. In a healthy relationship you... · Have fun and grow together · Feel like you can be yourself · Maintain honesty, trust and good communication · Build friendship and respect · Handle conflict · Have accountability, partnership and dedication · Share healthy sexuality Conflict Resolution in a Relationship At the core of any successful relationship is the ability to communicate and resolve conflict. Included here are guidelines and exercises to help you resolve conflict. Ending a Relationship Tips on moving on, ending a relationship, starting a new relationship, and questions to ask if a relationship may be abusive. References and Resources
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