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[quote=Anonymous]Thanks for posting this OP.  My freshman son is also in a relationship and we have no idea what to expect. They started dating last fall and it was really chill all year because they were both so busy with grades, sports, college applications, graduation, etc.  But then summer came and they spent the entire 3 months together and grew super close and left for college as best friends. She left a week ago and he will leave in a bit (quarter system school).  So far they decided to stay together but I have no idea what will happen.  I really like her and their relationship--they each have very strong friendships of the same gender and are not possessive of each other's time. However, I would never have chosen for my kid to go to college with a significant other.  I think it really changes the freshman year experience for the worse. However, I think it's really hard for couples to break up after having a whole summer together and also--they are physically involved. And frankly I'm sure it's really hard for a boy to turn away from access to sex (not right now as they're apart but the knowledge that it will happen at Thanksgiving, etc.)

My son does have two friends who are dating really possessive girls.  They did not allow their boyfriends to talk to other girls in high school, they track their locations now in college, etc.  I get where they are coming from (i was insecure at times too) but it's got to be hard on the guys.  I am fascinated to see how long some of these relationships last.  These are boys that I've known since they were 2 and 3 years old respectively so while I'm not their parent I really care for them and feel vested in their lives. [/quote]

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