<p>S2 applied to a number of schools. During the fall of his senior year he began dating his now GF, who had independently also applied to the school he really, really wanted. We figured the chances of both of them being accepted, and both deciding to attend were small. They were the only two students from their HS who were admitted that year. They made a concerted effort NOT to talk to each other about their decision making process that spring. </p>
<p>They are both now attending the same OOS school. Frankly, they are both so busy with classes and organizations on campus that they really don’t see that much of each other. They are still happily dating, but have full seperate social lives as well. </p>
<p>Was this the scenario we ever envisioned for our very bright son? Of course not. But his GF is also bright and motivated and a delight to be around. If it lasts we would be happy for them.</p>
<p>Would S2 be upset if they break up? Of course. But no more upset than S2 was when the girl he met at college broke up with him after nearly a year of happily dating. </p>
<p>They will be distracted, upset, silly, and lovesick at some point in their lives no matter who they date or when they break up.</p>