Thanks everyone for your replies. I've been down in the dumps lately worrying about this. It's going to take me awhile to get used to the idea, especially since this past semester he had planned on staying in the area.
James, you're a great friend, but there is no way I would even consider dating anyone else. My bf is actually my fiance (but just without the diamond. Close enough, right?). Our relationship is so strong and deep that it would totally ruin what we have to see other people. I know I would be crushed to find out that he wanted to date others while apart from me. I think I'd rather take the pain of being apart! We do plan on marrying in two years, and that is my motivation knowing that someday we'll
finally be in the same town! Our whole relationship has been built on long distance.
Email and my cell phone are my two saviors! Thankfully my dad gave me a good plan just for this occasion. I'll let you guys know what happens. Nothing is for sure right now. Eli Lilly is still contacting him about a potential job. Hopefully some resolution will be made soon. Wish me luck!
Thanks again,
Erin