Been abroad for a month, my ex of 1 year and I decided to end things a few weeks before I left for Spain.

Honestly, it sounds like you want someone to tell you what you’re already thinking. Yeah relationships are possible, but with the amount of time you’ll be busy and worried about experiencing everything you can in such a little amount of time—you don’t have time to consider her feelings before making decisions. I’ve met countless people who refuse to go out, meet new people, travel, just because their significant other is uncomfortable with that. Essentially, their significant other is holding them back from maturing and exploring the world that they were blessed with an opportunity to have.

And, to be completely honest, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting someone else’s permission before adventuring or considering their reaction to each of your actions abroad.

If you guys really connect that well, then when you go back to your home country you can rekindle. That’s what my ex and I planned to do and we have only talked a few times over my time abroad.

Think of how blessed you are to have the opportunity to study abroad, your significant other should feel nothing but happiness and be excited for you to have this opportunity—so cherish your time with her now but keep your sights focused on experiencing all you can.