Everyone who has ever done a dissertation knows the dedication it takes from conception to completion. As today is National Dissertation Day it got me thinking just how comparable relationships are to this body of work- bear with me, all will become clear…
Relationships on Female First
Dissertations require a LOT of research- and so do relationships. You have to kiss a heap of frogs and spend time with people who aren’t a good fit for you in order to find the right person. All to answer that age-old question- who is the one for me?
A dissertation takes time and effort- Just like building a partnership- the trust, companionship and ease of being around one another doesn’t come overnight- you have to work at it before you see the rewards.
A dissertation takes over your life- Much like a partner- to the point where you can’t remember a time before- when you were young, free of responsibility and single. As much as you love your partner you kind of miss those days.
Dissertations are a result of a subject of your choosing- Akin to your lover- you have a choice to be with them or not- just as they do with you. It just helps if you make a sensible choice, so you don’t feel like you’ve wasted your time during the initial stages of dating on a complete waster.
Other people in your circle probably have the same thing going on- But yours has its own quirks and problems of its own. People can only relate so far- but ultimately- your relationship is unique and down to you to maintain- inviting other people into ‘help’ it only creates complications.
You get some sort of recognition at the end- Ok, you might not get a degree or a masters in dating, but you might end up with a shared abode, a ring or a child to solidify all your hard work and time served.
There is paperwork involved- Similar to a dissertation- there’s a lot of admin when you are dedicating your life to someone- from utility bills to marriage certificates- there is always something to file away.
A dissertation will keep you up at night- In to the wee hours of the morning- granted- you may have more fun with your partner- but they both ensure you don’t get a lot of shut eye.
Dissertations fill you with worry- As does your partner- anything from wondering where they are when they don’t come home on time, to freaking out that they might leave you when they get hit on by hot members of the opposite sex.
A dissertation will make you resort to eating and drinking rubbish- They don’t call people ‘comfortable’ for nothing when they get into a relationship, because with love- comes a lust for fast food, fizzy drinks and fat laden fare.