Relationships and full time education are an interesting mix. To be steady in a relationship with all the ups, downs and general what have you is brave and should be on mutual terms.

From my own perspective and on starting a relationship in my second year (we're married now), we both laid down the law from the get go... if the relationship wasn't working/was detracting from our studies then it would be a case of 'hit the road jack'.

We made it work due to trust and commitment to what we wanted... and that's how relationships should be in my opinion.

So I guess my question to you is what is more important?

I can understand the need to need someone, but if the downs outway the pro's... then going it alone can yes... seem scary... but it's your future that you've committed time to study towards.

As for the fear of not finding someone else... that will come... but, yeah prioritize what you 'need'