Saint Mary's students gathered Monday evening to discuss relationships and commitment, as part of the continuing sexuality series "Relationships: Sexuality at its best."

Last night's discussion "Life Realities of Commitment" was the second part of a two part series sponsored by Student Affairs and Activities. The director of Campus Ministry, Judy Fean moderated the discussion.

"This is an opportunity to share experiences but to also dialogue with others about their experiences," Fean said.

Fean invited other campus staff members and students to help plan the discussion and share their stories. Assistant director of Health and Wellness Services Debbie Bauters, director of Marketing Communications Nick Farmer, Saint Mary's senior Renee Donovan and Notre Dame graduate student Leah Thomas all participated in the discussion.

"Some commitments you choose and others choose you," Donovan said.

Thomas shared her recent experience with an immune deficiency that has left her incapable of digesting wheat products and forever altering her diet.

"I think the commitments in our lives can be pretty unexpected. Many involuntary commitments can occur in your life," Thomas said.

Students discussed not only commitments made in sexual relationships but also commitments made to family, work and yourself.

"You've got to find that place where you realize you make the right decisions," Fean said.

The next discussion, "Sustaining Relationships: commitment and forgiveness" in the sexuality series will be on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in Regina north lounge.

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