Just a friendly reminder to those who may be tempted to make their special person their ENTIRE world…

Don’t be the 24/7 girlfriend/boyfriend/husband/wife. You need your friends! Don’t forget about them! I have this one friend (names shall be omitted to protect the guilty) who literally disappears every time she gets a new man. She’s flaky, unreliable. ehhh.. You kinda get this feeling like she’s only using you when she’s in between men.

Don’t be that person. I was that person in high school. I was the 24/7 girlfriend, but my wonderful friends let me have it and told me how much it hurt them that I would disappear whenever I had a boyfriend.

Yes, your other half can be and should be your first priority, but that doesn’t mean you have to neglect everyone else. One of the best things about making time for your friends is…

1. You’ll have funny/interesting stories and things to talk about to your significant other that aren’t related to work!

2. Your significant other will be reminded of the fact that you have a lif, and although they are an important part of it, you are capable of finding happiness outside of your little bubble. That’s less pressure on them!

3. Your significant other will remember what it was like before you guys were exclusive… They will remember what it feels like to miss you because you’re gone!

How often should you see your buddies? I’d say at least once a week when you’re not with your significant other. More if you have time!