TL;DR:
In a 7-year relationship. Got an opportunity to study abroad but unsure if I should keep waiting or choose myself.
Just wanted to ask if anyone’s been in a similar boat and maybe throw in some advice based on my situation.
I’m 27F and I’ve been with my partner (27M) for 7 years. He’s always been very grounded in the country we live in, his family has a business here, and he’s always had that “this is where I’ll settle” mindset. I’ve kind of had the opposite upbringing, my dad worked abroad most of my life and my family always had this unspoken plan of eventually moving out of the country.
A couple of years ago, I actually got offered a job in the same country where my dad was working. It was a big deal for me, but I turned it down. Mental health played a part, but honestly, a big reason was love. I didn’t want to leave my partner. And while I don’t regret choosing him at the time, it is one of those what-ifs I still carry.
Now, a new opportunity has come up. I’ve been accepted to study my master’s abroad. It feels like a second shot at something I once paused. But here’s the thing, my partner still isn’t in a “let’s build a future together” mindset. He says he wants to be more stable first before settling down. And truthfully, we haven’t really made solid plans together. He often sidesteps those conversations.
I really do love him. I get along with his family. He makes me happy, and I like to believe I do the same for him. If he gave me the chance, if he told me he was ready to plan a life together, I’d drop everything in an instant. But it doesn’t feel like that’s where he’s at.
I don’t know if I’m waiting for something that isn’t going to happen or if I’m just being completely delusional at this point. It hurts to even think about ending this, especially when the relationship is good in so many ways. But at the same time, I’m wondering if I’ve been overextending this love in the hope that it will one day turn into something more permanent. I’m also scared that maybe one day I won’t be able to find the same love.
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You’ve been together 7 years.. what is he waiting for? You are already living your life together by default, why is he unwilling to commit?
Choose yourself. Especially if he isn’t ready to build a future with you yet. You’re still young with a lot of life to live, chase your dreams.
If he isn’t ready after 7 years, he’s not going to be ready ever.
You know what you need to do OP