How to Do Well in School and Maintain a Relationship

When you start a new relationship you tend to focus completely on your significant other. School and class work go on the back burner and your grades may start slipping. You must avoid this and learn how to balance school and your relationship.

Instructions

1. Talk about your priorities. Discuss the things that are important to you and let the person know that doing well in school is at the top of your list. Explain that at times you may need to focus on schoolwork instead of him.

2. Manage your schedule. Keep a weekly schedule and write in your schoolwork as well as any plans that you have with your sweetheart.

3. Study together. If the person is in school as well, plan study dates. After you finish, put away the books and spend some quality time together.

4. Join a sport or club together. If you are really pressed for time together, then make time by signing up for an activity that you can both do.

5. Spend more time focused on your relationship during school breaks by taking a trip or vacation together.

Tips & Warnings

• You must put things on hold if your grades suffer because of your relationship. You don't want to fail out of school because of a new love interest.

• Don't let your partner convince you to break plans to study or work on a class project. Set boundaries and let her know she must respect your priorities for the relationship to work.