<human>: Hi guys, 

My girlfriend and I are both college students who have been together since high school. We have had a very positive, serious relationship thus far. Last week, out of nowhere, she asked if I wanted to take a break. I really didn't understand why since we are on very good terms, but her reasoning is that she wants to spend the rest of her life with me (the feeling is mutual) and we have been each other's first significant others so we will never know what it is like to be single. I personally don't see how this will strengthen our relationship but she rattled off some stories of people who got married and were unhappy because they never explored who else was out there. I am very in love with her and she is also very in love with me and I can't see her doing this to hurt or spite me in any way.

Do you guys have any experience or advice that could help me handle this situation to lead to the best result for both of us? Feel free to ask for any information that could help!

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<bot>: Longtime girlfriend wants to take a break while we are on good terms for relationship longevity but I am not sure if it is the right decision.