I may have been single for quite a long time that I find it difficult to be in a committed relationship. But then again, if I’m with the right person, it shouldn’t be difficult right?

I find it quite interesting that the moment I changed my status on Facebook from Single to In A Relationship I got comments from friends and even people who aren’t really close to me about it. Seriously, I know I’m 26 years old, but people our age should be thinking about a lot of things like career, future plans and saving money and not worrying about getting into relationships which we are unsure of. In fact, it’s no. 3 in Relevant Magazine’s 11 Things to Know at 25(ish),

3. Don’t Rush Dating and Marriage

Now is also the time to get serious about relationships. And “serious” might mean walking away from a dating relationship that’s good but not great. Some of the most life-shaping decisions you’ll make during this time will be about walking away from good-enough, in search of can’t-live-without. One of the only truly devastating mistakes you can make in this season is staying with the wrong person even though you know he or she is the wrong person. It’s not fair to that person, and it’s not fair to you.