My SO went back home a few weeks ago after a 5 week visit, which was amazing
I feel like each time we see each other, we grow even closer. Even after 3 years, My heart still skips a beat when I get a text or skype call from him. I guess we're not sick of each other yet!
In the past, we've talked about our future, but not too seriously. It was more like, "One day, we'll figure it out." This past visit was different, though! We've seriously been talking about how we can close the distance. It's not easy, unfortunately. I will graduate in May with my Bachelor's degree, but I can't just uproot and leave to Germany because I need to grow my business here in CA. Also, my German isnt good at all, and my SO is afraid that my business wouldn't be so successful in Germany like it is in the US. Plus, it's not like I can just move to Germany and start a business. I would need a visa, certifications, qualifications, etc...
My SO just received his Master's degree, and he's looking into PhD programs in Germany, which would last about 3 years. Then, perhaps he could come to CA for a post doc position. It would suck to wait 3 years to close the distance, though :/
Realistically, we know that the "easiest" way to CTD would be to marry, but we never brought it up until recently because we were both afraid about how the other person would react ^^
After talking with my SO earlier today, though, he said he has no reservations about getting married, because he knows I'm the one for him
Of course, I feel the same way about him! We're not going to make any rash decisions, though. I still feel relatively young to be married, and even though my SO is 30, he's never talked about marriage with any of his previous SOs, so I think it's still a shock for him, too ^^
We've decided that by the end of this year, we'll decide more seriously about the future. Despite the distance and heartache of being apart, the cost of plane tickets, and figuring out visits, there's no one else I would rather be with. He makes me happy every day, and I couldn't ask for anyone better
Fortunately, I think things at school will get better, too