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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Can shifting to a 5 hour long distance relationship work?

I, (21F), have been officially dating my boyfriend (21M), for a couple of months now. Before that, we were dating since November. We’ve been friends for a couple years, and roommates (with multiple other people) since August of 2025. We’re both in college. He took this semester off due to mental health. His parents want him to come back to his hometown (well, city, since he’s from Chicago). They think it’ll be better for his mental health.

He’s not sure about returning to college next semester. He wants to, but it’s up in the air if it’s financially possible. He wasn’t sure if he’d be where I am over the summer, trying to look for a job, or back at home, also working. It’s much easier to find a job in Chicago than it is here. I know him going back until next August is a possibility.

I love him so much. Is it realistic to visit each other in alternating turns during that time? It’s about 4-5 hours by train one way. Neither of us drive. His parents would be okay with it, so that isn’t an issue. Many upperclassmen at our university date their partners at a similar distance. I’ve definitely seen people do it, but I wanted to ask for advice on if this is a viable option. I definitely don’t want to break up with him over this.

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