Being college students, we all understand the struggle of going home over break and being asked, "When are you going to get a boyfriend?" Or even being told, "I'm waiting for you to bring someone home for us to meet."

We can all agree that it is probably the most annoying part of going to family gatherings. Personally, the one I hate the most is when my parents tell me they grandkids before they get "too old." My parents are still young themselves.

Almost every family wants their child to find a significant other in college, and fall in love, I get. However, I feel as if I am still too young myself for all that to happen. I believe that it is okay to not want a relationship at this age. In my opinion, college is more about finding out who you are and is a time to grow by yourself.

Take it from someone who has changed their major three times since coming to college. It took me until the end of my sophomore year to figure out what it was I wanted to do with my life. I had no idea what I wanted, so why would I want to drag somebody down along with me, in that time of confusion? Don't get me wrong, I do love being a Journalism student, but sometimes I still wonder what my life would be like if I were to choose a different path.

College alone is not easy, and when you add in a relationship with it, it makes it even harder. If you are somebody that can juggle a relationship with what free time you can find, then I give you props. But for those of us that can't find the time to factor somebody else into our lives like that, just know that it is okay.

There will be a time when somebody comes into your life that you will want to be with, but don't feel like you have to rush it. College is that middle ground before actually fully reaching adulthood, so enjoy it while you can.

Next time you go home and a family member asks you why you aren't in a relationship, just tell them times are different. Just because they were getting married and having children at this age, doesn't mean we have to. It is okay to want to take your time growing up in that aspect of life. It's great to be in a relationship, but also it is okay to be single.