u/devinstation

(Please read last paragraph before commenting) So I (29M) started going back to school with the goal of becoming a PT a few years ago. I finished my associates in Ex. Sci, and now approximately a junior at a large 4 year school. I'm set to graduate May 2028 from the Bachelor's program.

I'm currently struggling with my path at the moment. I will be about 31 years old when I finish undergrad, which means I would be about 34 when I finish PT school, and then would have to get licensed which is another time consuming hurdle from what I've heard.

Right now I am living at home. I'm recently single after about 2.5 years of being in a relationship, so that isn't helping. I am anxious to start MY life. Living with your parents at 29 sucks as is and I would only assume that would probably still be the best option if I'm in PT school. The idea of living with my parents in my 30's is haunting me.

I'm second guessing the whole PT thing. Obviously this is a decision I have to weigh myself, but I'm making this post to see if anyone has been on this path as an older student. I am nervous about my future and have felt left behind for some years now.

My now ex-gf of 5 months moved to Europe last week for the next 3 years for schooling. Due to the extended period of time we decided not to do long distance and parted ways. We were (and are) still very much in love with each other which made this the most difficult goodbye of my life.

We only had about 5 months to be together. This plan was already set prior to us meeting and I was aware of her plans after the first date. So I knew what I was getting into. It was supposed to be casual but we ended up falling for each other. We spent 3-4 days a week together over this whole timespan. I know both of us will probably move on during this period, but has anyone had an experience like this and gotten back together years later?

It felt perfect when we were together, and I've been in love before, but this was different. Despite this, I know long distance for 3 years will be a strain on both of us and isn't a good idea. I am honestly hoping we will reconnect in the future. If anyone has similar experiences I would appreciate hearing them