my dream or my love?

@migenKC (792)
Philippines
June 12, 2007 8:30am CST
i dont know what to choose... i am going away from my boyfriend because i have to study abroad... he told me he's going to wait for me but it's very painful when i have to make this big decission to make my future worth living. i cant go back to my home country... it takes 2 years for me to visit him.. and it's damn too long period!! i hate it!! what could i do? do i have to forget my dreams? or do i have to keep on hoping that this relationship will work out even if we are miles away..
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23 responses
@steven318 (469)
• Malaysia
12 Jun 07
well... think positively that is a good chance to test your 2 love level until where... if 2 yrs can wait in the end that is a very fantastic... becouse the trouble in this 2 years can make you all more appreaciate each other than now... just go for your dream... he will understand... just 2 yrs also 20 yrs old u back... still young no worry
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@183318 (264)
• Malaysia
12 Jun 07
ya... that is great!! you have the point there... the love test realy pity coz suffer 2years time to make it ... hope they will be face soon after 2yrs
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@migenKC (792)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
"still young, no worry" ..... thank you steven
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• Malaysia
13 Jun 07
haha... you are welcome... coz you still 17.. is a big journey to know everything in real world...
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
13 Jun 07
well, for me, i will encourage you to pursue your dream first... that's what i do to myself anyway... i leave my home country to pursue my dream here in australia... i leave my bf as well at that time... but at the end, our relationship just doesn't work and i ended up marrying a different guy here and am here in australia until now... i am happy now because i have achieved something in my life... so i will suggest you to pursue your dream first when there is still opportunity as opportunity does not come twice... you might regret it in the future if you don't take this golden opportunity... two years are not long at all... i had been here for almost 3 years now...
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• Philippines
13 Jun 07
i agree with you that it is for the best interest of having or securing a good future for yourself and your future family once you pursued your dreams. it is also true that we can never tell as to whether the current boyfriend will indeed become the future husband as to sacrifice one's dreams in favor of a relationship.
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@migenKC (792)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
thank you ppl for the right pieces of advice i got from all of you... i know my boyfriend wont allow me also to choose to stay with him and forget my dream... Thanks... im really really glad i have friends like you all.
@squaretile (3778)
• Singapore
13 Jun 07
you seem young, so i would say put your studies first. i thought I'd marry my bf before i went overseas to study, but i was wrong! if you stayed, you'd be giving up a great chance. and there's something about living overseas alone that makes you more mature and more able to take care of yourself and a family in future. of course, some people go totally wayward when they are out of their parents' juridiction when they go overseas to study. you can try to keep the relationship going, but from what I've observed, long distance relationships very very seldom work out, unless people make extra effort to visit every holiday etc. it's very expensive and even then, sometimes it doesn't work out. :(
@migenKC (792)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
that's what im afraid of... i dont want to lose my boyfriend just because we're too far from each other... our relationship now is so perfect that every girl wants to have someone like him... i am so lucky of having him... but ofcourse... love needs maintenance... hahai... by the way.. im already here! even if i wanted to stay.. i couldnt make it coz everything is already prepared...
@mean_queen (1713)
• Malaysia
13 Jun 07
Girl, I think you'd better hold on to your dream. I know it could be really tough to leave your guy but if you guys really love each other, there's nothing much to worry about is there? Just the fact that you guys are gonna miss each other a lot, that's all~! But try taking it positively. If you guys could really survive this challenge of you leaving him for 2 years, then that would really prove how strong your relationship is. Giving up your dreams wouldn't be worth it. You'll never know when such opportunity will arise again. As for your boyfriend, he'll always be there for you. But not your dreams. So grab it while you still can.. Good luck, babe~! =)
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• United States
13 Jun 07
Life only gives us so many opportunities and we need to take what is ours to grab. I think that if love is true it will find a way to make it all work.
@Nykkee (2522)
• Canada
12 Jun 07
Why can't he move with you? Then you could both behappy and you would find it alot easier going to school if you had someone to help you with rent and bills and stuff.
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
it is not advisable to be having a boyfriend around while studying. his presence will surely be a distraction to our friend who has gone to a foreign land to pursue her studies. yes, i also believe that two years is really manageable. just make use of the chatroom whenever you will be really missing each other already.
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@Nykkee (2522)
• Canada
13 Jun 07
To each thier own, I couldn't handle being away from my husband, and I never took school after highschool so it is hard for me to relate to that. I am only thinking about her emotional wellbeing I guess, and not the practical crap.
@183318 (264)
• Malaysia
12 Jun 07
of coz 2 also chose haha.. but just settle your dreams 1st... just 2 years time no worry... everything will be ok after back.. all the best
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@jayalaksmi (1039)
• India
17 Aug 07
distance doesn't create distance between relationship. The main thing is communication. If your communication is strong then even if you would be far you will still be going too strong. When it comes to your question then i recommend you to stick to both your dream and also your love.
@migenKC (792)
• Philippines
18 Aug 07
indeed! thank you.. "distance doesnt create distance between relationship" hehe.. ;) thank you again and happy posting
@syndhujaa (252)
• India
12 Jun 07
hmm..yes..I can very well understand your feeling yaar..but also see that its after all for 2 years yaar.. and just see na he is also ready to wait na,then whats the prob dudette..you are very lucky enuff..just control ure motions and go with ure higher studies..coz after two years..you wud have reached your dreams and also you will get your love..so both ure dreams will come true..! but if you miss your higher studies now..you will get only ure love and ure dream would vanish..so just wait for two lil years and continue with ure higher studies and you will sure get ure lover too.. cheers..!!! dont lose your heart dear..!!
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• Philippines
13 Jun 07
go ahead with your plan to study abroad. you will not miss your boyfriend so much. what with the present technology that is available to you at the tip of your fingers. you can talk anytime through your cellphone where you maybe. you can also talk to him and see him, while doing so, through the internet chatting. you can email him and he can do the same, whenever some important thoughts come to mind or if there are important messages that you want each one to have. the boundaries of time and country is virtually erased by the existence of the internet. good luck in your undertakings.
• Malaysia
13 Jun 07
I totally agree. If there's a will, there's a way~! =P It's not the olden days anymore where you can't even see each other's faces or hear each other's voices. Now we've got webcams and stuff, you don't need to worry babe! If the love you guys have for each other is really pure and strong, then there's no use leaving your dream just because you're totally gonna miss him.. I understand how it feels and I do feel sorry for you..
• Malaysia
12 Jun 07
If you truly love him and he truly loves you, 2 years are very short. There are much more longer but sucessful long distance relationship.
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@migenKC (792)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
great!! thank you serena_wai...
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@youless (112131)
• Guangzhou, China
12 Jun 07
Frankly, it's a very hard decision. Is it possible for him to go with you? As two lovers seperate for a long time is not only sad, but also lead to breakup finally. It's not easy to remain the love for the lovers who live far away from each other.
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• Malaysia
13 Jun 07
yeah... that is true... thats why the way go AUS also a very big chance to test thier patient for each and everyone here...
@fengbo (731)
• China
13 Jun 07
Hi migenKC,Do your boyfriend will waiting for you as far as you come back?I think if he true love you,you can choose your dream at first,i think if you complete your dream,you will pay your heart and soul to stay with he.It was so happily life. But if your boyfriend cannot waiting for you,i think he will not love you deeply.also i think you choose your dream at first.Because he is a don't win your believe.so i think you choose your dream is the good way.it's only my personal opinion.what do you think of?
@migenKC (792)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
thanks fengbo... i think you're right.. but on the other side.. sometimes its not the feeling we must consider if its real or not.. there was a love study that states, love needs maintenance... we still need affection and we need the presence of each other... hahai.. but then, i have nothing to do more but to wait until 2 years is over.. we believe we can make it
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@parihar (11)
• India
13 Jun 07
It's your dream as well as your love u can't compare for a good future u have have to be study u can't forget ur dream every one get chance hope for best and surely u will get u r love
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@tracy1985 (654)
• China
12 Jun 07
It is a dilemmatic problem,it is painful,you will feel sad whatever you choose.if I were you,I may choose my love.
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@migenKC (792)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
my family also dreams with me... i am there hope... my sisters are much more exited on my dream than I... they are the ones who always day dream for me... an besides my boyfriend wont be happy if ill choose to be with him since he knows its best for me to reach first on my dream... but i admit it!! sometimes i wanna give up my dream...
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@vanezzyi (206)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
how old are you girl? because you're picture seem that you are still so young, Just follow your dreams, build your career and secure your future. I know its so hard and painful to leave ur bf in ur home country however, he promised that he would wait for you, you just have to trust him, Its very rare that you would find a guy who would let you follow ur dreams and still willing to wait and love you no matter what.its just goes to shows that he loves you and wants the best for you. goodluck in ur studies and just trust yur bf because he loves you.
@migenKC (792)
• Philippines
14 Jun 07
im just 17 years old... by the way, my boyfriend read your reply.. his heart pumped so fast... he told me he will be strong as what you have just told.
@jbrooks0127 (2324)
• United States
18 Aug 07
I have not read all your responses so this may be a repeat. What you must consider is what is most important to you and go for it. The one thing you need to look at is if you gave up that dream for him how will you feel about him in the future. Like it or not you will always resent him for it. That is an absolute. If you love him as you should and he loves you the same taking two years out of your life to do this will not at all be a problem. Right now he is looking at this as though this is far more important to you than he is. Perhaps it is, perhaps not. But he is willing to wait. Consider this: If you do not do this and stay for him how will you feel if then your relationship breaks up. And it very well could at some point in the future. By doing this you will accomplish two things. You will live your dream and prepare for the life you always wanted and it will truly test your relationship with him. If after you are done and you come back you both are still madly in love you have done the right thing. Even if you break up...you have done the right thing. If you have a strong relationship perhaps the Internet will continue to make it better. Sharing yourself via e-mails is a perfect way to truly get to know each other. And it will build on what you have now. Yes...it does seem like a long time. However from my perspective it is nothing. Do what your heart has always told you and you will never regret it. Go against it and you most surly will.
• United States
13 Jun 07
Why lose a life time with someone, because of school for 2 years? I have to finish school where I am at for another 6 months and my boyfriend graduated from college and has a job hundreds of miles away. If you trust each other it can work out. If you do not, then this could be very hard. My sister did a long distance thing with her boyfriend for 4 years until she got married. She wanted to finish college before moving close to him. She did, and she's happily married with 2 beautiful children and has a wonderful job. 2 years is a long time. But why end a relationship over things like that. If your love is strong you can work it out. I think set a date for when you guys can talk, write, or see eachother again and look forward to that time. Until then... focus on yourself, do well in school, and come out a better person. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. =P
@migenKC (792)
• Philippines
14 Jun 07
wow! thank you juliemarie84.. my heart is inspired because of the examples you have just shared to me.. i will be strong for my boyfriend... i will always be... as he also to me..
• China
14 Jun 07
It's hard to choose, but must be done. In my current oppinion,go on your dream is the most important thing for you,just because you're only 17 years old. I know you love him very much,it's the key point that prevent you from making the decision.I used meet the similar situation,work in a city far from the place where my girlfriend lives.It made me feel frustrated all day until the time she leave me alone. I think time should be the best medicine to help you from this puzzle.
@dheng30 (88)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
if i'm on your shoe... i would choose my dream... why if you ask me... because opportunity will come to our lives only once... LOVE... will come to us many times.. With DREAMS...you have to search it.. for you to reach.... With LOVE... you dont need to search for it... LOVE will come on the right time... Girl, if he really loves you, he's love will find the way... If that love wont last, then its time to move on... That love is not worth waiting nor holding on... When the time comes that you've reached your dreams.. I'm telling you.. LOVE will find you... All you need is to choose... Hope you get the point... By the way how old are you?...may i ask...
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
it maybe very hard. but you're still young...follow your dream. i've been there and sometimes it's much better to follow your dream first. although it may be hard, but it is also one way to make your relationship with your boyfriend stronger. you may be able to check if your relationship can stand the test of time and distance. follow your dreams. opportunity sometimes knocks only once, so don't turn it down. good luck!
@migenKC (792)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
thank you for the advice dude.... "opportunity sometimes knocks only once"