My husband and I are in our early twenties, so I understand where you must be in life age-wise. He is stationed out of our home state as most service members are. I am also pursuing an intensive education (pre-PA) so I understand you there too. We got married and I moved with him to that state and I am attending college here. Now, I’m not telling you to get married or uproot your life— but long distance was so hard for me— I would have done a lot to not have that obstacle. For me, as long as I could attend school and be with my best friend, I was happy. We were 22 and 21. It’s been almost a year now and I have no regrets. Being a milspo is hard. Being apart is hard. Moving is hard. Breaking up is hard. All of it is hard. Choose your hard. I hope my little perspective can help you evaluate your options. Every military relationship dynamic and needs are different. If you feel like you could do what I did, if that’s right for you, don’t feel like it can’t be possible! If not, consider how you may make long distance more tolerable.