Students, staff share thoughts about relationships

By Aaniya Jones

Features and Entertainment Editor

On Monday, October 28, students and staff shared their views on relationships and love. 

Homecoming Court students Lauren Glover and Keyshon James pose for a photo. Photo by Miranda Terverbaugh.

On average, most say communication is an important component of a relationship.

D’asyah Siller and Ms. Myer both felt that communication was key to a relationship.

“Communication is important because if you don’t communicate problems you have, it will give you resentment towards each other,” Siller said. 

Communication is a common skill used in relationships for the relationship to be successful. 

“Communication is one of the top three things in a relationship in order to be successful. Having open communication with your partner is very important because, without that, you wouldn’t know how they are feeling, or they wouldn’t know how you are feeling. So, it is important to feel comfortable enough in your relationship about what you’re thinking and feeling,” Ms. Mhyre said. 

Those interviewed said that it takes about one to three months to start dating someone after talking to them. 

“After one to two months, you should start dating because you have to get to know a person; you are still getting to know your partner by spending quality time with them,” said Siller.

“I feel two to three months is a good amount of time because it gives you enough time to get to know each other and develop feelings for each other,” Ms. Mhyre added. 

Students and adults at CMHS agree that breaks aren’t needed in a relationship. 

“I feel like taking a break in a relationship isn’t needed because it’s just like a breakup,” said Franklin.

“I feel like breaks aren’t needed in a relationship because it signifies the idea that you don’t believe it’s going to work out,” Ms. Mhyre said. 

Some adults say that it is too young to start dating in high school, while students give differing opinions. 

“I feel like high school is the right age to start dating because you can learn from your mistakes while you’re young,” said Siller. 

Starting to date in high school can be a distraction from your school work, or dating in high school can be something you can balance with your school work and have a relationship. 

“I feel like dating in high school is very normal, but the maturity level can be difficult when thinking about long-term relationships. Overall I don’t think it’s bad to date in high school if you are sure you and your partner are ready,” Ms. Mhyre said.