"Whenever I hear about someone saying they're too busy for a relationship, I think, 'They could do it if they wanted to. It's not like they're in med school.' But this guy is actually in med school!"
"Hmmmm. Hmm. Well, okay, the guy is really in med school. But you know what? They both are! I had friends who had relationships in med school, and two who had babies in med school. This is not to say that this man's feeli"
Two bisexual medical students connected deeply over two months before meeting in person, sharing personal details and planning future activities. After meeting, one partner explained an inability to commit because of intense preparation for the USMLE and suggested remaining friends with the option to try again when timing improves. The other partner feels hurt, unsettled by the sudden shift, and torn between keeping the door open and protecting emotional well-being amid fear the partner might move on. Observations note that relationships and even family formation can and do occur during medical training, complicating judgments about timing and commitment.
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