Asking for a friend: My boyfriend is studying abroad and I'm worried he'll meet someone else or that our relationship will fizzle out

In a long-distance relationship, feelings of anxiety and fear about separation can arise. It's important for partners to communicate openly about their concerns and establish mutual ground rules to manage expectations. The author suggests that instead of letting worries amplify, addressing them together can help maintain the relationship's stability during the partner's two-year study abroad experience. Balancing personal emotions with the realities of distance can be challenging, but understanding and commitment can foster a stronger bond.

Those worries are going to swirl around in your head and feel bigger and bigger unless you talk clearly with your partner and establish some ground rules for how these two years are going to go.

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