<p>My DD and her BF dated when she was a senior in HS as well as all 4 years of undergrad, all long distance. He graduated and got a real job and she was able to do the same thing, in the same town, a town that was new to them both, though they did have HS friends who lived there.</p>
<p>Within a few weeks of moving there, they broke up :eek: It took a couple of months to recover from that (in the middle of the med school application time) and eventually they were able to reconnect as genuine friends who continue to stay in touch and even socialise in groups. She did work in that town for the year she had planned and then moved on to med school.</p>
<p>Sometimes now she reflects on the fact that she did not take advantage of her undergrad time to date, but I must say, the stable supportive relationship seemed helpful in her getting lots done and staying focused & on track. She had many friends who were velcroed to their BFs.</p>