<human>: My girlfriend and I have been together for about 2 months, yet we have known each other for months before that. We live in the same city now but in the next couple weeks I will have to go out of town for  work (~7 hours away).

Here is the dilemma: The long distance is not an issue, but the real issue is that we both know that our relationship will not work out in the long run due to family compatibility issues (culture, etc). Family is very important for the both of us, so we understand that in the long run if our families aren't happy then things will be very difficult in the future.

So right now we are in a depressing gut wrenching stage where we both know I am leaving in a couple weeks, and we aren't sure what is happening after that between us. And the closer and closer this date gets the more we naturally tightly hold on to each other. It's seriously depressing. We both are kind of aware that it has to come, we would love to remain friends but obviously it's really hard to remain friends in a situation like this. 

For me, I know I can deal with things over time, but what kills me is I know she'll be devastated by this. It really tears at you seeing an extremely gentle caring person potentially get hurt. Especially when she's so understanding and willing to take the hit. We have both told each other we'd just enjoy each others company and after I leave for work we'd figure it out. However obviously its still very hard. Part of me wants to say fuck the parents, lets do this. But realistically its not that easy :(

Any advice in this situation? Is there something I can say/we can both do to make this easier? Anyone had any experience with a situation like this? This thing has honestly been eating away at me. Thanks in advance.

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<bot>: 2 months in, I have to leave for work, we both know it wont work out due to family. The closer it gets, the harder we hold on. Tears everywhere man.