Acharya Prashant addresses a student's question about maintaining a healthy relationship alongside studies. He begins by explaining that a relationship is always between two entities, and in the context of one's own life, one of those entities is always 'you'. You are the subject, the experiencer of all relationships, and everything else you relate to—be it people, inanimate objects like a microphone, or even thoughts and feelings—is an object. Therefore, you are the one who must choose your relationships wisely. He reframes the student's dilemma not as a choice between studies and a relationship, but as a choice between 'relationship 1' (with studies, books, knowledge) and 'relationship 2' (with a person). Since you are at the center of all your relationships, every choice is ultimately for your own sake and must be made with discretion. To decide, you must assess the influence each relationship has on your life. Does it elevate your consciousness? Does it help you think, see, and understand better? If a person's company has a positive effect, they should be welcomed. Conversely, if their presence diminishes your ability to see clearly, realize, understand, or be at peace, then that person is not good for you. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the most important question to ask is, "What is this thing doing to me?" He uses the analogy of a luxury car, which may look beautiful but could be dangerous, to illustrate that the appearance of an object is irrelevant; what matters is its effect on you. He notes that we often forget ourselves when enchanted by an alluring object, especially when young. The value of anything in the universe is only relative to you. You are the touchstone, the measure, and the decider of everything. Therefore, you must look at yourself to decide whether something holds any meaning for you.