Dear Reader,
Fret not, the post Valentines blues will be looming in so many other students too, it’s not silly at all to feel a little but down! I would argue that relationships should not be your top priority right now since your time as a student is potentially some of your most formative years- it's good to get to know yourself first during this time whilst you’re still growing into yourself. Also, don’t compare your romantic success to others right now (or ever), some of the couples around you will last another 60 years and some will be over by the end of the week. Everyone moves at different paces, no need to force it. Instead, prioritise your relationship with yourself and with your friends, who said you need a partner to go out on a date? Take yourself out to that candlelit dinner instead. All of this said though, I get that the desire for a student romance might feel quite pressing. Lucky for you, so many other student singles feel the same way. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there, attend socials and events without the expectation of romance but by meeting so many new people, you might just find it anyways. Or, sign up to a blind date with The Courier, I promise to do my very best finding you a perfect match and if it doesn’t work out, you’ll come out of it with a fun story to tell and at the very least, you’ll know what you’re not looking for. Just consider this time a learning curve.