Going Through High School in a Long-Term Relationship

Whenever I catch up with an old friend or talk to girls at a party, they ask, “Are you and your boyfriend still together?” For almost my entire high school life, the answer has been yes. I’ve had the same homecoming date since sophomore year, and I can’t help but think about how fast time has flown. 

During my freshman summer,  Sophia and I would go on double dates. None of the boys would really “click” for me despite the fact that I didn’t have a type. Sometimes I felt excluded when my friends mentioned the boys they were talking to, and I couldn’t relate.

But when sophomore year first began, I took notice of a boy that I crossed paths with in the hallway. His name was Vance and I slowly developed a crush on him. I already added him on Snapchat but was too nervous to start a conversation. A few months later though, one thing led to another, and I was taking pictures with him during sophomore homecoming.

 Having a relationship while also being in high school can be difficult. Not only are you navigating your own life, gaining maturity, living through new experiences, and trying to balance some of the most influential few years of your life — but you are doing it alongside another person. There’s bound to be arguments and fights — especially when there are distractions or other people attempting to meddle with your relationship — but it’s completely normal.

Our relationship isn’t always going to be perfect, as we aren’t perfect people — nobody is. Some days, we forget to communicate or we fight, but at least we always learn together. Because the days spent singing Zach Bryan in the car, laughing till our stomachs hurt, napping, traveling, or crying because we miss each other make it worth it.

And I’m reminded every day when I see him. 

- XO, Mia