<human>: This is my first post so please forgive me for any mistakes I may make, I'll try and correct them.

Chris and I have been together for 3 years after meeting online. Currently we are both trying to go back to school while at the same time looking for work. Since we have very little money, in the 3 years we've been together we have not been able to meet in person. Although this is hard on both of us, we're trying not to lose hope. 

One thing that has made it difficult for me though is the fact that my family and friends are trying to "advise" me into walking away from the relationship. They believe that since we're both pretty poor, having a long-distance relationship is pointless or a waste of time. Of course they were never so blunt but read between the lines and that's what they're getting at.

Chris and I love each other very much, and as much as we try, we can't ignore the fact that this is wearing down on us. We want to stay strong for each other, but with everyone's thoughts, I can't help but wonder if they're right. 

So are they right? Are we really wasting our time and energy on something that they believe will never happen? Maybe they are looking out for us, perhaps so we don't end up hurt in the end, even though our relationship is serious. I just wish I knew what I could do to make it all better.

Can you give me a shortened version of the text?
<bot>: SO and I too broke to meet after three years, friends and relatives advising me to break up believing relationship is impossible to achieve.