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She didn't break up with me, she has been incredibly stressed and voiced these opinions. I have little insight into the life of a nursing student, and since I sincerely have her best interests at heart I wanted to do my due diligence. I've been browsing forums all evening just to understand the demands and workload. I appreciate the insight, she is important to me and I would be remiss not see all sides.

To keep this short the woman I have been dating for 5 months is starting her clinicals in August. I was with her during some of her pre-nursing classes and loved helping her study. She fears that between work and school she won't be able to support a relationship, and is distancing herself. While I am sympathetic to these fears I deeply love this woman and want to help her through if only just to watch her triumph. I understand the lack of time together will be taxing but I'd prefer to look at the long term. I guess my question boils down to would your life in school truly be better off without any sort of romantic attachment? I certainly don't want to impact her studies negatively, in fact I would relish the opportunity to help (even be a pincushion if necessary). However, if her education would be better off without me I will heed the credo "If you love something, let it go." Obviously I know there isn't a concrete answer to this, I'm merely looking for feedback from those with experience. Thanks in advance!