That would most likely mean renting two places out simultaneously but yep I'll probably have to do that if I can afford it. I'll bring it up with my boyfriend and let you know how it goes :-) I guess we only see eachother 2 to 3 days a week anyway..

Oh I'm working, it's just not relevant to my studies- I've handed out many CVs in my city and neighbouring areas but there are literally no vacancies- as in employers have stopped taking in CVs! I don't want to give too much detail incase my partner is on this site too.

Thanks for the reply. Sorry to hear you're having a tough time at the moment too. Being fully qualified yet not being able to get work is very frustrating and damaging to some relationships. I hope your partner is being somewhat supportive of your feelings?
I'm in my mid 20s so in one way I'm thinking that I'm young and there's no rush but on the other hand I think lots of experience is essential if I want to become successful in later years. I may look into doing another course or an internship to keep me occupied for now.
He seems to handle stress well but, as you said, it's only going to get worse. I even dislike the fact that he spends more time with his colleagues than with me; it just seems unfair..I guess that's like most employment situations though so I shouldn't have a problem with that.

Hi, this is my first time on this forum so I'm not certain about what forum would be most relevant to this thread. I'm on here because I really need some advice from people like yourselves. :-) My boyfriend is in his first year of his PhD and it has been quite difficult for us to adjust. I am genuinely supportive and patient with the situation but sometimes it feels like we're in a long distance relationship. I recently finished a MA but unfortunately can't get any relevant work where I'm living so I'm feeling a bit 'bogged down' and feeling like my life is on hold. I want our relationship to work as I love him deeply but I don't know how to make it better. Sometimes it's fine but then it quickly reverts to feelings of annoyance and upset. I was planning to wait until he completed the PhD before moving country since I am a few years younger than him but now I'm thinking that 3 years is a long wait- alas, I don't want to try long distance if I can help it. I haven't said much to him about how I'm feeling as I don't want to push him away and make him feel any more stressed than he is now. Please help!