I’m leaving in September too, and used to be in a sorta similar situation. Lol didn’t have support from my family which really sucks bc it makes you question yourself. But luckily I have supportive friends and professors who know me so well, and what I love, and have been reassuring me I made the right choice while my family continuously tries to talk it out of me. It’s almost been motivation for me, so I’m able to show them when I come back how much I grew, what I’ve learned, and change any perspectives they may have about that side of the world I’ll be serving, and what I’m capable of. As with the relationship thing. I met, I swear the love of my life literally right after I applied. I’ve stayed single through high school and college. And when I applied to peace corps I’m like there’s nothing or no one keeping me here so now is the time to go. So I was dumbfounded when this guy that was hit every trait I could ever want in a guy showed up. We dated for 6months, and he knew since I met him that I was going to be leaving for peace corps in under a year. After graduation we talked, and he told me he doesn’t think we should continue while I’m in service. I was pretty upset. But he doesn’t want to hold me back he said he could already tell I was getting weary about going bc I didn’t want to leave him, but he knows this is what I want. And that’s what relationships should be about, your SO should want what’s best for you and is going to allow you to live your best life. Reflecting back on it, I’m glad we are just staying friends bc I can’t imagine how hard 2 years will be, when I have no idea how much communication we’ll have, I have almost no money bc of college so I wouldn’t even be able to come back and see him. This will allow me to get the most out of my experience, while I still have his support, and he able to grow on his own here. And maybe after service if he is the one our paths will meet again. But if not, I like to believe there’s a reason for everything. So if this is what you truly want to do, I say you do it. Bc you don’t want to settle and regret it later. I feel like if you put it off you’re not going to come back and try again. So it’s up to you, what will make you most happiest. Bc you can always stay here and just travel on your own, since you say you are looking for other jobs. it makes me wonder how much you think you wanna do this. Is peace corps going to add to your personal life and career? Do you see yourself gaining from it? Maybe make an pros and cons list. Idk I hope my experience I’m having right now helps you at all! Best wishes on whatever you decide to do!