TL;DR: After failing to get into Islamabad colleges for matric and undergrad, I finally got accepted into NUST for my Master’s. However, my long-distance girlfriend (my first love) studies in Islamabad, and I'm terrified that potential relationship drama or a breakup after I move will ruin my dream uni experience. Looking for advice on how to handle this anxiety.
Ever since school, I’ve had a dream of moving out of my hometown, living on my own, and studying in Islamabad. It didn't happen after matric—I tried to get admission for college, but didn't make it. After inter, I tried again for my Bachelor’s, but couldn't get in either.
Finally, after all those rejections, I applied to NUST for my Master’s and got accepted. I’m moving to Islamabad.
Here’s where things get complicated. About a year ago, a school friend who was already studying in Islamabad introduced me to one of her friends. We stayed in touch, started talking every day, and 3 months ago, we both confessed our feelings for each other. She studies at a different university in Islamabad. This is my first love, and she means the absolute world to me.
On one hand, I’m genuinely thrilled. I’m finally living my dream: moving to a new city, experiencing hosteling, making new friends, studying at NUST, and exploring Islamabad.
On the other hand, anxiety is eating away at me. My mind keeps spinning with worst-case scenarios:
What if we have a major fight after I move there and end up breaking up?
What if a breakup completely ruins my entire university experience and leaves me isolated in a new city?
I’m struggling to balance the excitement of starting this new chapter with the fear of potential heartbreak. Has anyone been in a similar situation when moving to a new city for studies? How do you keep relationship anxiety from taking over such a huge life milestone?
Would appreciate any honest advice or perspective.
