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insidious_machinae · 06-24-2003, 08:29 PM

Okay, I have posted here a little bit, I'm fairly familiar with how many responses these type of posts get, but I really need advice on this, preferrably from someone who's lasted through the situation.

I'm currently dating a wonderful girl who is 17 (a year younger than me), and going to be a senior in high school in fall. I'll be in college about 5 hours north of my home town. Essentially the problem is that we started dating only in May, and after many discussions, we've decided we want to make this last as long as possible: perhaps even get married in our early 20s. We're both very committed because we've been hurt in past relationships, and don't want to lose love again.

The only real problem I foresee (since we talk over the internet constantly, and on the phone nearly as much) is that I'll somehow change in my maturity level when I go to college, and somehow think differently of her. She is unbelievably committed to me, which is shocking considering she's a girl (heh heh).

Anyway, since this issue is basically 100% within my control, AND I'm already anticipating it, I was just wondering if there's anything I can do to help keep the relationship strong until she can either join me from college, or I can graduate and move back home to be with her. Thanks for any input you have.

06-24-2003, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
insidious_machinae Psycho	I'm going to college, she's still a senior in high school Okay, I have posted here a little bit, I'm fairly familiar with how many responses these type of posts get, but I really need advice on this, preferrably from someone who's lasted through the situation. I'm currently dating a wonderful girl who is 17 (a year younger than me), and going to be a senior in high school in fall. I'll be in college about 5 hours north of my home town. Essentially the problem is that we started dating only in May, and after many discussions, we've decided we want to make this last as long as possible: perhaps even get married in our early 20s. We're both very committed because we've been hurt in past relationships, and don't want to lose love again. The only real problem I foresee (since we talk over the internet constantly, and on the phone nearly as much) is that I'll somehow change in my maturity level when I go to college, and somehow think differently of her. She is unbelievably committed to me, which is shocking considering she's a girl (heh heh). Anyway, since this issue is basically 100% within my control, AND I'm already anticipating it, I was just wondering if there's anything I can do to help keep the relationship strong until she can either join me from college, or I can graduate and move back home to be with her. Thanks for any input you have.