Is it normal that i don't want to go to uni without my boyfriend?

So we've been together almost 18 months and we're both about to start different unis a long way apart. He says that once we start we have to go back to being friends, at least for a while. I'm having a lot of issues over whether to go - I didn't get into my first choice uni, they've cancelled some of the modules I wanted to do this year, and I'm generally worried that I won't be able to cope - but more than anything else I'm scared of being without him. I have trouble being away from him anyway, I don't have many other friends around and I get lonely and upset really quickly. Also, the second year of my course will be spent abroad, and I hate the idea of not seeing him for a year. He says he's too big a part of my life, and maybe that's true but I don't know what to do about it. I have to go up a few weeks before he does, and I know I'm not going to want to go. I considered dropping out but he says it won't make a difference to us being together, and I feel really trapped and scared. I want to be with him more than anything.
Since I got my exam results I've been feeling stressed and sick, I cry a lot, I don't want to eat much and when I do it's usually not very healthy. At first this was major disappointment for not getting my first choice uni, but now I think it's more to do with him. I just know that thinking about it makes me feel ill, and I'm running out of time.

Is it normal to feel this strongly?

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  • dappled

    Don't drop out. If you drop out, it's difficult to reverse your decision. Instead, give it a try. If it's terrible, you always have the option of dropping out later, but at least you tried.

    When you get there, get involved in the social scene in your first week, meet new people, put down some roots. There will be plenty of people missing their boyfriends. You can all go and see romantic films together and then have girlie evenings with a bottle of wine while you talk about how much you miss your boyfriends.

    Being less dependent on your boyfriend will be a good thing for both of you.

    It sounds like he doesn't want to stay in a relationship with you, but that's another issue.

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress

    if the relationship is meant to be... you will last the separation

    if you want to stay together with him for fear you will lose him to someone else...then you already know the answer to the real question

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    • shade_ilmaendu

      Corny but it's so damn true. If people have that powerful a connection, they can't help but come back to each other.

      We like to move in circles we do, silly crazy humans.

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  • kelili

    You're not being wise at all.

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  • Darkoil

    He wants to be friends so he won't feel guilty about shagging loads of drunk poon during freshers and you actually believe that you two have a good relationship.

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    • BlueJeansWhiteShirt

      Couldn't agree more.

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    • shade_ilmaendu

      Hahaha oh god, I was thinking this, but your wording on it just killed me a little. Poon. That's such a great word.

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  • yesnomaybeso

    although i understand you, you will regret it if you dont go to uni because of him.

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  • plum6

    it is very normal to not be happy at all with the notion of having to spend a lot of time apart from your boyfriend but please do not drop out on account of your relationship. Think about the stress you will be putting on your relationship and (even though you probably don't even feel like doing so) please consider the fact that if for whatever reason your relationship would end later on you will probably regret not studying for the rest of your life.

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  • N3VVRmiNd

    Try to be strong. You'll ache for a while, but being apart from him may do you both some good. Of course, you should still keep in contact with him, but try to live your life. You'll be fine.

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  • Threads like this have been made before so you're not alone.

    In the end you have to do what's right in your own life, and not other's. Living your life for the sake of someone else's life seems pretty naive to me. If I were you I'd finish university and let the chips fall where they may.

    But you're upset right now. Give it time and think it over before you make a decision.

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  • BlueJeansWhiteShirt

    Of course you will feel shit. You're leaving a big part of your life but it's like your almost assuming you'll have a shit life without him. How do you know what's going to happen once you get to uni?
    You shouldn't miss your chance of going to uni because it's a wonderful thing. You'll grow and change so much as a person. You'll gain that independence which I think you need. It seems as he has made his mind up and doesn't want to compromise on your relationship at all. I'm sorry but I don't think he's worth it. Trust me, I've been there before and know how hard it is and just how much it hurts.
    But the thing is, life does go on. And we move on. And you couldn't get a much more of a fantastic opportunity of going to uni! You can start your life again! You can change who you are! You'll meet amazing life long friends. You'll probably meet many romantic interests.
    Right now, instead of concentrating on the future, you need to think about now and you need to look after yourself. You need to calm down or else everything will seem a lot scarier. You need to realise what your good qualities are and build up your confidence. Break ups are hard and so is starting a new life at uni. If you think you can't do this alone, then get some help! Tell your parents and your doctor. You may be able to have some medication to get you up on your feet again.
    I'm sorry darling but I think he's a waste of space. If he makes you feel like this, intentionally or unintentionally, he isn't worth it. You have a chance to start over again, many people don't. Take it. I seriously believe you'll regret it.
    If uni is really that bad then you'll have to drop out. All university's do free counselling services for when things get tough. Use that.
    Good luck and go! Trust me, it's so worth it.

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  • Silivrin1

    I agree that it will be good for you to spend some time apart, so that you can be a bit more independent and meet new people, enjoy your time at uni.

    Just a question, is he having the same separation difficulties that you are? If he's being more adamant about "going back to being friends for a while" it means he probably wants to when he goes to uni, maybe you should consider letting him do that. But that doesn't mean that your relationship is over, it can definitely last long-distance.

    I think its important to get some independence after high school. If you stay with your boyfriend throughout university you are unlikely to get the kind of experience and have the kind of fun that you may want in the future. Maybe you should consider that your boyfriend isn't EVERYTHING and there's a lot of great stuff waiting for you out there, in uni and beyond.

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