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This knowledge a four year relationship. Just betweenpromise. Weve been hanging out a lot latelymay guide how you shape yourself as an you me, the week of June 7th is predicated toand I just need some time apart. Oh dontindividual, and choose to present yourself to be particularly bad for break ups. Many havebe so dramatic, I dont get like this everythe surrounding world.loved it, others have grown bored with it,Christmas and summer.some have hated it on Mondays, loved it onPersonally, I have enjoyed this relationship Fridays; its fair to say everyone has certainlyNow, this particular relationship isand would consider it a success. Yet I know experienced their ups and downs during thisunavoidable (almost feels required by law orit cant last forever, and in many ways I feel relationship. something?), but regardless, its importantthat I have simply outgrown it, that I am to strive to make it a healthy one. Yes, anow looking for a change, for something At the beginning youre excited, ready tocertain partner can be very demanding atnew in my life. put that little bit of extra effort into yourtimes, often it feel unreasonably so (were appearance, important first impressionstalking borderline clingy here). However,Now, this only very recently became and all that. Over time you grow moreits important to find a system that worksofficial, but Id like to share with you that comfortable and sports shorts and sweatpantsfor both of you. You might need to learntheres someone new on the scene for me. make more frequent appearances, after all atto manage your time better, prioritise whatThis new partner has a broader range of this stage youre ready to accept each otherit important to you, and find workableacademic interests, competes at a higher for who you truly are.compromises. level of athletics, and in general I feel just fits better with my personal growth. I dont Like every relationship you have to work atIf approached in the right manner overwant to jinx anything but I think it may be it. The other party often takes up most offour years the other party has the power tobecoming serious, were even talking about your weekdays and evenings, and sometimesaid you in gaining a deeper understandingmoving in together in August.even has the audacity to demand furtherof many subjects, and open your mind to attention on the weekends! But its a givea wider world view. Ultimately, their trueYou know, I think I could even see it lasting and take; you give time, effort, and youpurpose is to guide you in discovering whatfor another four years. nworry that you wont be good enough. Butyou truly enjoy, or at the very minimum, you form strong social bonds, you learnwhat you dislike least. GDS Magazine | 59'