Hi Bonkers! I'm in a very similar situation - my boyfriend of 6 years works in finance in NYC and I'm moving to Texas to pursue my PhD in English Literature. He's been extremely supportive about the entire process, and plans to eventually move to Texas with me, but like you, I can't help but feel anxious.. All I can say is that if you both are committed to each other, try to stay as optimistic as possible. You could stay in the same city and still break up, or live halfway across the country and remain together - just take it one step at a time. The best advice I've received from people in long distance relationships (and I have two friends who were together - very happily - while she lived in New Jersey and he lived in Japan) is to always have plans to see each other again in the future. Even if it is in a couple months or more, know exactly when you will see each other again, so that you have something to be excited about. Good luck to you, and congratulations on your acceptance!