To stave off these developments, a couple precautions have been known to work. The partner will not likely understand, or even be able to imagine, the demands that a typical first-year student experiences. The more space a partner can give, the better. Communicate, communicate, communicate. Incorporate your partner as much as possible.
Business school is intense, but it is also fun.
All social events are open to significant others, and we encourage bringing them. It is sometimes difficult to include them in inside jokes or business lingo, but the harder we try, the more successful the survival rates. Buy a cup of coffee at the Uris Deli in spill-proof mug. I'm the first one there. I log on to the network and check my email.