Romantic Relationships, and the Impact they have on Successful Women
I am getting married to a wonderful person named Dan this year. Dan and I met when I was 22 and living in the lower east side of New York City. Currently, I am 27 and living in Denver, Colorado. Starting a relationship in my early 20s has been more beneficial than I could have ever imagined. When we met, I was actually reluctant to get serious, as I could tell Dan was one of the good ones, and I wasn't quite ready to let go of the freedom and unique friendships which go alongside being a single young women. There are undoubtedly benefits to being without a romantic partner, like fostering friendships, spending more time alone, and the ability to make decisions which only influence you. However, as someone who lacks a certain level of discipline, having Dan as a positive influence has helped me make better choices overall. Eventually, obviously, Dan and I started a real relationship. We only knew each other one year in New York before packing up my Nissan and heading to...