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How are people dealing with relationships with significant others as they go off to medical school?
Originally posted by Doctor Octopus
My girlfriend of 3 years is not in school and we have decided that we will go to medical school together, wherever I get accepted. She will work and pay bills and I will study...study...study....
Lots of people have told me that this is a bad idea. Some people have told me its a good idea. Lots of people tell my girlfriend that I will leave her as soon as I become a doctor, or I will have affairs with nurses. Everyone seems to know someone who this happened to. My mom thinks I should wait and marry another doctor, or someone more "on my level." I think that people who love each other should stay together if they can.
We are moving in together and will live together here for a year since I'm applying for 2003. Since we have never lived together I think this will be a good test to make sure that we won't kill each other. If it works, then I know that we should stay together and that she should come with me. If it doesn't , it will hurt.
Originally posted by mamie
Unfortunately, i have found that cheating has helped me deal with separation. While my girlfriend is still my main entree, my mistress is like a nice (spicy and bold)turtle soup that is not to filling but tastes great.
Originally posted by Zoobaby
What are the statistics of doctor divorce and infidelity?
Originally posted by Dr. MAXY
WOW...
Originally posted by Gradient Echo
Ha! That was my situation except that I married the girl during the application cycle.
I know what you mean though, it seems like all the doctor shows have the male docs having affairs and flirting with nurses. She always gives me a hard time about that. And if its not the TV or movie stereotypes, its all the relatives and "friends" who come out of the woodwork to tell my wife how hard it will be and remind her on the statistics of doctor divorce and infidelity.
Originally posted by Doctor Octopus
do you know if any medschools have any programs/clubs/support groups for spouses/significant others?