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Deferring to be with girlfriend

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Brazilianut · 21/05/2021 07:34

DS wants to defer uni for a year to be with his girlfriend. They’ve spoken about how they both agree it’s unlikely they’ll stay together if they go this year and after the year they’ve had with lockdown ms they want to be together this year.

Originally the plan was to travel abroad but this hasn’t panned out.

I’ve kept my opinions to myself but I’m worried that they’ll get bored this year just hanging around and looking for jobs and feel that he should just go to university as he has no solid plans for the year.

Anyone in the same situation? How did you handle it? Did a gap year at home prove to be a good idea?

If you agree with me how would you broach it with him.

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alwayslearning789 · 22/05/2021 11:38

That's really good to hear, you have the door of communication open and his willgness to discuss is such a positive thing.

No decisions have to be made straightaway... and most of all he will appreciate that you are listening to his thoughts and he will silently be listening to yours too.

Wishing you all the best! and let us know how it goes when you are ready...

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