Loving a naive person is exhausting. It is like trying to teach a goldfish about sharks. You will be angry. You will be scared. You will wonder, How can someone so smart be so dumb?
When I first met Maya in our Intro to Psychology lecture, her "naivety" felt like a breath of fresh air. In a sea of cynical freshmen trying too hard to look bored, she was genuinely excited about everything—the dining hall pizza, the library’s smell, the prospect of an 8:00 AM lab.
Sarah’s naivety was never a flaw; it was just a stage of her life, and I’m glad I was there to witness her turn it into wisdom.
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I stared at her. "After what just happened?"
Chloe looked genuinely confused. "Why would we want them to fail?"
Help them understand that boundaries do not make them a bad person. Teach them that saying "no" to an unfair request is an act of self-respect, not unkindness.
As I sit here reflecting on my college years, I am reminded of the many experiences that shaped me into the person I am today. Among the countless memories, one particular story stands out - the story of my girlfriend and her endearing, yet sometimes infuriating, naivety.
Because here is the brutal truth I’ve learned as a junior in college:
It wasn't easy, and there were many times when I wanted to intervene and fix things for her. But I knew that I had to let her grow and learn on her own, even if it meant watching her make mistakes along the way. As I looked on, I saw Emily slowly begin to develop a sense of maturity and wisdom. She started to question people's motives, to think critically about situations, and to trust her instincts.
"Maya, honey," I said gently, taking her hand across the table. "He doesn't want to show you economic models."
"Hey," she said to him. "Did you ever send out those spring break brochures? I gave you my info last week."
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As time went on, I worried that my constant warnings would make her cynical or resentful of me. I didn't want to extinguish her light or act like a controlling parent.
I remember thinking, Finally, a girl who isn't jaded . While my roommates were playing mind games with their situationships, Lily would bring me handmade coupons for “one free hug” and actually mean it. She believed that people were fundamentally good. She thought that if you just communicated honestly, everything would work out.
by answering a strange email from a "Nigerian Prince," you know where I’m coming from.
Sarah is still naive, but she’s now a savvy naive. And I wouldn't have it any other way.
Loving a naive person is exhausting. It is like trying to teach a goldfish about sharks. You will be angry. You will be scared. You will wonder, How can someone so smart be so dumb?
When I first met Maya in our Intro to Psychology lecture, her "naivety" felt like a breath of fresh air. In a sea of cynical freshmen trying too hard to look bored, she was genuinely excited about everything—the dining hall pizza, the library’s smell, the prospect of an 8:00 AM lab.
Sarah’s naivety was never a flaw; it was just a stage of her life, and I’m glad I was there to witness her turn it into wisdom.
If you are playing this as an interactive game (common on apps like Episode , Chapters , or Choices ), your decisions usually fall into three categories:
I stared at her. "After what just happened?" College Stories. My Girlfriend is too naive--- ...
Chloe looked genuinely confused. "Why would we want them to fail?"
Help them understand that boundaries do not make them a bad person. Teach them that saying "no" to an unfair request is an act of self-respect, not unkindness.
As I sit here reflecting on my college years, I am reminded of the many experiences that shaped me into the person I am today. Among the countless memories, one particular story stands out - the story of my girlfriend and her endearing, yet sometimes infuriating, naivety.
Because here is the brutal truth I’ve learned as a junior in college: Loving a naive person is exhausting
It wasn't easy, and there were many times when I wanted to intervene and fix things for her. But I knew that I had to let her grow and learn on her own, even if it meant watching her make mistakes along the way. As I looked on, I saw Emily slowly begin to develop a sense of maturity and wisdom. She started to question people's motives, to think critically about situations, and to trust her instincts.
"Maya, honey," I said gently, taking her hand across the table. "He doesn't want to show you economic models."
"Hey," she said to him. "Did you ever send out those spring break brochures? I gave you my info last week."
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As time went on, I worried that my constant warnings would make her cynical or resentful of me. I didn't want to extinguish her light or act like a controlling parent.
I remember thinking, Finally, a girl who isn't jaded . While my roommates were playing mind games with their situationships, Lily would bring me handmade coupons for “one free hug” and actually mean it. She believed that people were fundamentally good. She thought that if you just communicated honestly, everything would work out.
by answering a strange email from a "Nigerian Prince," you know where I’m coming from.
Sarah is still naive, but she’s now a savvy naive. And I wouldn't have it any other way.