Susan Education and self-sufficiency are important but like all things in life, sometimes you need a break from it.
While the most important things from my education are in fact the education I received, there is also the part about growing as a human. Taking vacations, doing things that aren't your major, learning about yourself, your wants, your desires.
Remote relationships are hard. If you want it to work you need to spend time together and have fun together. You could, for instance, spend Thanksgiving together, ideally where he is living. Get away from your comfort zone and do something new and exciting.
If you have a conversation with AJ about your belt, make it about the things that are getting in the way of you growing as a human.
