[Moxie.]

Hey there,

I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this. You're definitely experiencing some challenging feelings.

Long-distance relationships can be difficult, but they can also bring a lot to light. In your case, it sounds like it has helped you realize that you and your partner may want different things out of life, and that's completely okay! As we grow and learn more about ourselves, we also learn more about what we're looking for in life. While you may have once aligned with each other on that, it's okay if you've grown in different directions and now want different things. As others have said, I recommend talking to your boyfriend about what you're feeling. Perhaps he's been feeling something similar. He may also be interested in learning more about what you're feeling and seeing if there is a way that the two of you can work together on resolving that.

It's also important to remember that the time spent in a relationship doesn't mean you have to stay in it forever. As I said before, sometimes we grow apart from our partners, and that's okay! While it can be difficult to walk away from a relationship that you've invested a lot of time in, both of you deserve to be happy. If you've decided that this isn't the relationship for you anymore, it's not fair to either of you to keep trying to hold onto it. However, if you are still interested in trying to make it work, open and honest communication is your best bet.

I know it can be a difficult thing to experience, but I know you'll get through it. Please don't hesitate to reach out via this thread or PM if you'd like to talk about this in more depth.

Take care,
Sam