LOVE, SEMBULINGAM AND NEW RELIGION

Medical students are superhumans. They would study Keith Moore which contains numerous medical terms derived from Latin or Greek, Guyton & Hall (definitely not Sembulingam), attend numerous lectures, attain at least a 75% attendance record for practicals/clinicals and handle other extracurricular activities, yet still maintain thriving relationships. This is one of the things I love about my current experience in preclinical school; witnessing lovely, attractive couples with brilliant minds. 

It takes a really committed individual with excellent communication skills to make love work. So, I am constantly in awe of how these folks manage to find the time amid all of the medical school "rogbodiyan" to find their supposed lost ribs. I also agree with the popular belief that a partner ending things with you because they "want to focus on their studies”, does not hold water. Because if you have a medical student friend, and you observe how your friend’s partner cum medical student makes time for him or her, you will undoubtedly begin to wonder why your own partner ended things with you. Do not get me wrong though; not all medical students have managed to handle relationships well. I myself have been accused of being "anti-love," which is wildly untrue of course.

On the other hand, some people are hooked to things like caffeine, sugar, junk food, and other substances that give them a high, allowing them to forget about their worries and providing them the energy needed to study. While many people depend on these things, others look to music to elevate them to that state of high. The legendary rapper, Olamide, said that "Melody pelu harmony....nikan ni mo fe," in the lyrics of Olamide and Asake's new song, New Religion. And the rationale is this - what is the use of keeping someone in my life if they can't elevate me to that state of harmony and happiness?

Nonetheless, there are a number of things that influence medical students' relationships one of which is sharing common interests. This fosters the development of a solid connection between the couple. In addition, communication and trust are essential components of any successful relationship. Since medical students have demanding schedules, it is critical that they communicate clearly and set out time for one another. Building a foundation of trust in the relationship can also be aided by mutual trust and respect for each other's dedication to their academic and professional aspirations.

Furthermore, a successful relationship is facilitated by having a strong support network, which might include friends and family. Having someone who can offer guidance and emotional support helps reduce stress and improve relationships. With that being said, whatever it is that these couples are doing to make these beautiful relationships work “just dey burst my brain”.

So dear friends and colleagues, If love comes your way, you might want to give it a shot, because it just may lead to the beautiful union of marriage if you so desire.

Bello Taiwo Victoria