The Spectrum

Issue date: 9/15/05 Section: He Said/She Said

Maintaining a long distance relationship is not an easy task while at college; however it is not impossible depending on what kind of person you are. If you have found someone special over the summer you need to step back and make a very realistic evaluation of your feelings about him or her. You should decide what kind of commitment you are willing to make and if you do make that commitment are you actually going to stand by it.

Throughout your time at college you will be tempted time and time again to break that promise. I believe that if you do have a summer relationship you need to be very honest and open with each other while separated. This is the true test of maturity, if you can maintain this relationship then you both are ready to move on to bigger and better things together, however most of time someone will slip up and that can be a disaster, this is where honesty is necessary.

So before you try to make a summer fling work while separated at school first ask yourself if he or she is worth the commitment you are about to make. If you do not think that you can keep that promise then be honest with your significant other and break if off so you don't break their heart.

Lastly, the Spectrum is searching for a new She Said Columnist. If you read this section and like the column then consider joining myself and the Spectrum staff. Please contact the Spectrum editor if you would like to be part of the newspaper. I look forward to working with the new She Said Columnist.

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