So I've been talking to this guy for about a year now. We decided from the beginning that we would be taking things slow (in terms of getting to know each other). We didn't want to rush into a relationship then later find out that we aren't compatible. He's honestly the best guy I've ever been with. He's so caring when it comes to everything that you could ever think of and he's the only guy I've ever cared about this much. He left for basic training and AIT about 4 months ago with the intention of being in the reserves but now he's telling me that he wants to be on active duty. I know that it is unlikely for him to get hurt during basic training and AIT but the amount of times I've cried because of how scared I was that he would get hurt is beyond ridiculous (I'm not an emotional personal at all). Honestly the only thing that has been getting me through all of this is the fact that he'll be back in a couple more months. I just don't think I would be able to handle him being stationed very far away for such long periods of time. I'm not a selfish person at all so when he told me about being on active duty I told him to do it if that's what makes him happy. I just don't know if I'm okay with putting my love life on hold for the next 6-10 years for someone I'm barely going to get to see and I know I'd be more worried about him than I am now. I'm still very young (21) and I'm just not sure what to do. I would love some advice. Thank you❤️