How Important Are Friends, Family in Relationships

Christine Singh and Tim Waters have been in a relationship for nine months. Although Singh, a junior English major, and Waters, a recent Howard graduate, differ in age, they shared a common answer when asked whether the support from and involvement of family and friends held much importance in their relationship. The answer was no.

 “I wouldn’t care, regardless, about what anyone says, “ Waters said confidently.


“My [family and friends] aren’t dating that person; I am. Yes, you want your family and friends to be involved, but at the end of the day you are with that person [not them].”

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