<human>: Because of the career path I've [25F] chosen (medicine), I opted out of the whole "date to fall in love and get married" mantra until I finished my education. That is, until this Spring when I met my now boyfriend [26M]. We've been together for about 5 months and I have never felt this way before. 

However, we each have an inevitable MAJOR decision to make this upcoming Spring 2013, as we both depart for (most likely) separate schools for the next 2-8 years. [both in medicine]

My question is: Do I continue as is, swallowing these first-time-feelings (I feel like a 17 y/o girl!), opting out of the beautiful yet complex relationship that could be with an LDR or do I tell him and hope with all my might that he feels the same and wants, as much as I do, to continue the relationship despite the distance??

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<bot>: In love for first time (me: 25F; him: 26M), but must choose break-up or LDR in 8 months---do I tell him??