I met my boyfriend in a similar way. We dated a year before we met and we're about to celebrate our 4th year anniversary. I think it's plausible that this can happen.

I understand meeting, but DO NOT move. Either of you. I think it is hard for my boyfriend because he decided to move instead of finishing his years at uni. After I graduate and find a job we're going to try our best to finance his college education. Both of us believe its important and we've made sacrifices for one another. It isn't easy. It can be really hard and taxing at times but in the end it is worth it for me because I've invested so much into this relationship and don't want to see it fall. I am at a point where I wouldn't walk away because I really love him.

If you are starting to care for him, then recognize the importance of a college education if you/he can get one. It is much harder to live on a high school diploma then a college degree because it opens doors which would otherwise be shut. You can love him, meet him and get to know him but acknowledge there are other more important priorities. It's a bit late for me because I didn't listen to my head. I only listened to my heart. (Not that I have any regrets, but I can fully acknowledge fiances will be tight for both of us for a while)