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My girlfriend and I met a year ago and hit it off unbelievably. She is one of the most interesting and fun girls I have ever met in our life. We are both seniors in high school and in 8 months we will be going to different colleges in different states. The inevitable separation is already affecting our relationship. We aren't applying to any of the same schools because the schools she got into far exceed my academic ability.

Some background

We go to different high schools and were introduced by a mutual friend. Before meeting her, I had resigned myself to waiting until I was older before pursuing a relationship with anyone as I didn't want to get caught up in a meaningless high school relationship with no real intimacy.

This girl changed my mind. I've never been able to be so open with someone in my life. The first day I met her I felt like I had known her for years. Talking to someone never felt so natural. I honestly believe I am in love with this girl and she feels the same.

The reason I am posting this is because several times in the last month she has ended up in tears about this inevitable deadline. Logically, I know there's nothing we can do about the deadline, and I would like us to enjoy the time we have left as much as possible. She knows this too, but whenever college comes up there is an unavoidable tension.

How can we deal with this tension?

We are both emotionally stable and have a mature, intimate relationship. She is my best friend.
<bot>: My girlfriend and I are going to different colleges. But not for awhile. How do we handle this deadline that is already creating