I'm 22 and originally from the US. About a year ago I moved to a large western European country and for 6 months have been dating a girl (exclusive for 3) who's here from a different western European country.

The problem lies in that she's going to be in Australia for a year to do her master's (this was decided before I met her). I'm debating on whether I should do an exclusive long distance relationship, open LDR, or just break up and try to reconnect when she's back.

She's a really good girl: smart, feminine, responsible, caring, and beautiful. She comes from a good family (I met her parents and sister) and has a ton of green flags. We have really strong chemistry, get along really well, and have strong attraction for each other. I can see myself marrying her and her being the mother of my children one day. I don't want this to seem like a oneitis because I've had that before years ago and I don't think this is that, however she is definitely a good one.

She's expressed interest in maintaining contact while she's in Australia and even doing a trip together somewhere in the middle of her program.

I am quite conflicted because I would very much like to build a future with her however I don't like the idea of doing an LDR for a year. I'm at the highest SMV I've ever been at and part of me wants to spin a few plates. On the other hand, I worry about throwing away something good just because I want some pussy.

She asked me if I want to be exclusive while she's abroad and told me she wants to stay together long-term. I've been leaning towards doing an open LDR and reconnecting at the end of her program after a year but I'm also not sure how that will impact our relationship. I don't know how long I will stay in this city or in Europe and she doesn't know where she will move back to either.

What do you guys think?