Confused and heartbroken

I was dating this amazing girl and everything seemed to be going fine. Out of nowhere she decided to end things with me. She said she can't balance a relationship because of grad school. I was fine with seeing her whenever she did have time, but she said it's not fair to me and while she'd be willing to continue something after she finishes school, it'll be a long time and she'd feel bad about keeping me waiting like that. She said she likes me and feels terrible about doing this because I've been amazing, but it's the best thing for her. I'm just so confused and heartbroken.

While I respect her decision, I wish so much that we could have tried to work something out because I really didn't mind giving her time and space if she was busy with school work. And she really was everything I've ever dreamed of. I've never felt this way about anyone else. She still wants to be friends, which I am okay with. I don't intend to wait for her, but I keep hoping that this isn't the end and that we will get back together after she's done with school because I simply cannot get over how amazing and different she really is.

I know it's going to take time to feel better, but this really broke my heart and I feel so sick right now. This was the best thing that has happened to me, after everything I've been going through for my entire life and dealing with a horrible depression. I just can't believe I got to see it all and have yet another thing be taken away. I appreciate the fact that she'll probably still be in my life. But my heart has just been shattered...

Your GF's comments sound exactly like something I would do. This is my reaction when I feel pressure to do something I do not have time to do but feel like I have to do it. She may feel like she has to make time for you even though you say it does not matter. Rather than continue to feel the stress she decided to just end the situation. I don't have any advice. I'm just trying to explain why she did what she did.

I understand, even if I do wish things were different. I definitely believe her when she says she feels bad despite me being okay with everything. And like I said I do respect her decision. I just feel really sad about this situation.

you still have hope to be with her in the end as she said she will be there in the future. whether she meant it or not idk. sorry im not full of advise either but things will work out ok. perhaps you will meet another person just as great or if not better for you and your situation. keep your head up

I think you probably made yourself too available and she got scared. You were probably willing to do anything for her, and honestly, women like a bit of a challenge. Chin up. She wasn't the one for you, or she'd still be with you. You don't want a girlfriend who's only half in.

Yeah, of course I don't know what's going to happen in the future and whether or not she meant that, but she's everything I've ever dreamed of. It's been an incredibly difficult week for me.

I did feel this way at first and I asked her if I had said something wrong. She said that it wasn't me at all and that I've been amazing which is why she feels terrible about it and about feeling like she's letting me down, but it's important for her to focus on school. She's never given me any reason to doubt her so I do trust her and I believe her. But I don't know.