I 19(F) am currently in my first relationship. My bf 19(M) and I met in college and have been dating for about 10 months now. Over the summer our relationship transitioned into long distance, it has been hard but we plan to meet for a few days and knowing that this has an end date has made it much easier.
However, recently while on call my bf mentioned his plans to study abroad for a semester. He is extremely excited and I love that for him but it would also mean we would be in a ldr again next year but for about 7 months instead of 3 and it would be impossible to meet.
I don't think I can do a ldr for that long – these two months have been very hard (there is still a month to go) and I don't want to or think I go through it again for that long.
I feel like I can't talk to him about it because I don't want it to seem like I am making him choose between a relationship with me and a potentially great experience. I am not sure what to do, I don't want to end my relationship over this because it feels trivial and I really do like him. But I also don't think I can do this for 7 months.
I don't know what to do, I feel like i'm losing in every direction. Some objective advice and experiences would be really helpful. Thank you 🙂
TL;DR Bf intends to study abroad which would result in a 7 month ldr between us. I already struggled with a 2 month ldr and don't think I can do this again but am not unhappy with the relationship – advise please.