this is something that i've been mulling over in my head for a while now.
BACKGROUND (a summary):
i'm in a great relationship right now. we both see it as heading towards marriage someday (not toooooo far off. within the next 6 years probably? as a ballpark? haha)
i want to be a lawyer. my undergrad graduation date is June 2012.
BF wants to be a firefighter. his expected graduation date is December 2012.
i'm planning to apply to schools all over the country. it could be anywhere from an hour drive to a five hour flight away from home.
we've already decided we would not like to live with each other before we are married (personal beliefs- that has been decided already. please be respectful of that). so for us to just move in together while i'm in school is not what we would wish to do. he has said that if i choose to move across the country (or to another province) then he has no problem with that. i appreciate that, but i want to do what is best for both of us. i know LD relationships are possible, but i'm also aware that they can be really difficult!
so here's where your opinion comes in: assuming i do move far away for school, i'm not sure if we would prefer to try a LDR while i'm in law school, or get married either just before/while i'm in law school. neither are what i would call "ideal" times, but i'm not sure there ever is an "ideal" time to get married and make that transition.
my BF and i have already discussed this as well. and i do acknowledge that the ultimate decision is, of course, up to us.
i am aware that all of this would also depend on our readiness and maturity to get married, where i'm accepted to school, where he can get a job, etc. i'm just curious to hear some opinions on schooling while either LDR or married!