How do i resolve my girlfriend going away for college?

I don't think that spending some time apart is bad for a relationship. I just don't see the point in ending it because of a situation you haven't tried yet. One hour distance is basically nothing, you can see each other on weekends, holidays and so on. Plus it's good for both of you because it gives you space, makes you grow on your own and appreciate the other person more. So I don't think (relative) distance is a good reason to end it. My boyfriend and I have been together for 5 years (since i was 13) same town, same school, same year. Last september we decided to go to different colleges and now we live a 2-hour train ride apart. And we've never been happier because being apart makes us appreciate the time we spend together. I think you should ask yourself if your wanting to break up because of this is just an excuse that yields something else. Wish you the best!

Relationships are work, buddy. It isn't the gravy in life, sometimes it is the gristle.

The greatest harm can result from the best intentions, and it is entirely possible that you are pushing away a good thing in the attempt to prevent yourself from being hurt by it, believing you are doing what you feel is best for the both of you.

I had to think about something similar once To me, I think you should try - because I mean you are dating her, and you seem to like her a lot. Enough to want her to be happy and do the very best at least. Relationships... are hard and that's the understatement of the century. But I've learnt at least one thing. For a relationship to work, both parties need to try. It sounds stupid to some, but thinking it'll fail just makes the chance that bit more likely. The way I see it, if you won't believe it will work, you're partially giving a bit of it up and that's not good... She's willing to hold on to you, and I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say she might think you're the best think to ever happen to her. She doesn't want to lose you, and I don't think you want to lose her, you may be afraid of doing so, but as one person once told me "If you invest almost half of your life to someone of course you'll have at least an inkling of fear they might go." I think you should at least try and after that, if you truly both think it won't work, mutually break up. You never know but in a couple years time you may end up together again. In the case you don't believe long-distance works, let me tell you a story. My cousin met someone, and well she moved back to Russia. I live in the UK. It's not exactly a driving distance. But they were in love... they spent years in communicating online and on the phone, and you know what? They prevailed. One day, she up and flew over to his and his brothers house as a surprise, knocked on the door and gave him one hell of a shock. Right now, they're married and had a baby last Christmas Eve - I'm not saying your story will turn out the same as theirs, but there's always the chance you'll stay together a lot longer than you think. Just, believe in your relationship that little bit extra and give it a shot.