Long distance relationship for a few years?

I realize I might want to pursue a doctorate when I finish my grad school in may, and I've been looking hard at a school on the east coast. Everyone seems to be totally behind the idea, except for my girlfriend. Don't ge tme wrong, she says it's good and I should go for it, but I can't help sense there's some anxiety about me leaving for 3+ years.


I avoid the subject because I know it's difficult to talk to her about. We've been together almost 2 years now and I love her, but I don't know if she can handle a long distance relationship, especially for multiple years. We see each other nearly every day and she still says I don't spend enough time with her.


Is this something we should be discussing alot, or should I just wait and apply and see what happens and then start talking about it? Girls, how would you deal with this if I were your man and you thought we were never together enough as it is?Long distance relationship for a few years?
It is something you should discuss a lot.


Don't just apply and then I'll see. Situations like that seem to be easier to handle, but there are always traces of resentment that don't vanish. (Believe me, I have 22 yrs marriage, and things pop up after years!) The anger she might face at your deciding alone can bea major factor in breaking up in the future.