He's going across the country for school but he doesn't want to

He's going across the country for school but he doesn't want to break up...

I've known him for about three years and I've always liked him. Apparently he liked me too but circumstances kept us apart. However, about a month and a half ago we became a couple. In such a short amount of time I've grown to love him and I know he feels the same for me because he tells me everyday with his words and his actions.

The problem is that he's leaving in about a month to go to school across the country. I know, I know, I shouldn't have gotten involved if I already knew this but I never expected it to get serious. I just wanted to hang with him for awhile before he went to school. I never expected to fall for him.

I hate being away from him for longer then two or three days - how am I supposed to survive for a month or so? Everything happened so quick. I even lost my virginity to him. I never move so fast with any guy EVER but everything seems so right with him. It hurts that he has to leave.

I expressed that to him a few days ago and told him that although I love him, I think it'd be best that we end it before feelings get even deeper. He told me he still believed we could make it because we love each other and he promised to be faithful. I stood my ground but eventually broke when he started to cry. I don't want to break up but I'm afraid of getting hurt.

What are your thoughts on long distance relationships?

Okay, my thoughts on long distance relationships:

I never really was much for them, but I believe there are circumstances in which it is the best option. I went away to college, met a guy, and fell madly in love. I got involved knowing that at the end of the year, we were both going home to different towns. And now, here I am in a long distance relationship.

It's not ideal, trust me, and it's hard. I see him most weekends, so I think that we have it better than most long distance couples (and trust me, if your boyfriend is away at college he isn't going to want to come visit you every weekend). We are doing fine, and I know this relationship is worth the difficulties we have right now.

However, I have to say that things are different in your case, and your circumstances are not ideal for a long distance relationship. You're both going through a growth stage in your life, and things/feelings will change. Plus, you only have a month behind you- that isn't much to fall back on.

At the end of the day, it's your call, but I really think your best bet is to break up with him. Your odds aren't good, it will hurt, and it's probably better to put an end to the pain now than to draw it out.