[pink2blue1]

Originally Posted by lee22

When I went to nursing school I paid a firend to have relations with my husband on a weekly basis-it gave me time to study. It brought out the compassionate side of me and made me a better nurse. After, we moved far away

Oh Please tell me you aren't serious! I am also wondering how it brought out the compassionate side of you thus making you a better nurse. I agree...TMI

[Nony]

[quote=lee22]When I went to nursing school I paid a firend to have relations with my husband on a weekly basis-it gave me time to study. It brought out the compassionate side of me and made me a better nurse. After, we moved far away[/quote
Umm??? By relations do you mean what I think you do?? or do you have another meaning for the word?? You are kidding right???

[lizzybeth]

[color="Blue"]My husband and I don't have the best relationship in the world, but he has surprised me by how supportive he is of me in nursing school. who knows--maybe he wants to ditch me when I am making money! But anyways--whatever it is it's working out for me.
Sometimes dumping someone can be very stressful and you do not need any additional stress when you are studying and so involved in nursing school. My advice to you is to focus on school and if he is not supportive, let the relationship fade away. It is much easier to move on with no children or marriage involved so just--forge on! And let fate take care of it!

[Mishy1025]

All I can say is I met my bf two days before school started and yes sometimes studying gets in the way of things, but if there supportive then it will work out. I can remember times I would be yell at him for no reason at all and he'd just take it....my bad. I was never was like a total biatch but there were one or two nights during finals and midterms where I would freak out. If you wanna break up with ur bf just before you go to college to have fun or whatever do it if thats what you wanna do. School is not an excuse because it is totally possible.

[traumaRUs]

Things worth having are worth working for - my motto. I did nursing school with a 5 and 10 y/o and hubby was in the Gulf War. Oh did I forget to mention that I also worked full-time nights? Nope, didn't have a 4.0 GPA at all. However, I passed and in the end that is the important thing.

You have to decide what is important. If this relationship is important, then make it doable by being honest and open and telling him your needs and problems. Guys aren't mind-readers (even if mine thinks he is - lol).

For me, the hard times have made me treasure my husband all the more. I will say that going through nursing school isn't the hardest thing I've ever done.

Good luck and let us know how things are going.

[Kim O'Therapy]

Either you're going to still be together because it was meant to be, or you're not. Good relationships enhance your life, not put a hold on it.

Best of luck to you![/quote]

[Tweety]

Communicate with your boyfriend. Tell him what your needs are regarding school, that it will be a busy and stessful time.

You boyfriend beside a "distraction" could be a source of support and strength.

However, the fact that you're willing to break up with him and find him an annoyance is very telling the relationship isn't built on a strong foundation and may not go the distance anyway.

You have to tend to your relationships while in school, it's not fair to loved ones to discard them with the "you just don't understand how busy I am"...me me me me attitude.

I hope I'm not sounding too judgemental, because I'm not passing judgement. Good luck to you in all that you do!

[BoonersmomRN]

I have been with my fiancee for 3+ years now. Our relationship hasn't suffered a beat. He knew going in to it what it would entail. Sure, there were times when I had to be very stern about needing to study( he thinks I study too much) but they were few and far between. He's really interested in what I have been learning and always asks about my clinical days. Nursing school does take up a lot of time ( I have 2 children, too) but it didn't consume me. I had plenty of time for him + the kids...

[lee22]

Everyone can take a joke-right???

[SonicShapes]

Originally Posted by studentnurseCB

I have 2 children ages 4 and 1 and a hubby and do not plan on breaking up with any of them for nursing school. It is possible to go to school and have a personal life. It is all about time management and balance. Going to school has brought my husband and I closer together.

I agree with you. My boyfried is very excited about my future career as a nurse, and thus, will be understanding as he always has been about my hectic days in school. I am glad to hear that going to school has brought your husband and you closer together...it is wonderful!