You are right...I'm not completely giving it up...we have written each other a few e-mails these past couple of days...I did tell her not to call me, because it was hard talking to her on the phone..and she didn't need to hear the same thing over and over..she was only calling because I had asked to keep in touch, and she wanted that too...however, in her e-mail....she said she was impressed by the way I have handled myself...not being a jerk and all...that I have shown a lot of maturity....however, I don't know what else to do...except sit back, and see what happens...but at the same time, knowing that there is a chance she is getting with a mr. new...you are right about there had to be a bond with 3 years...but where did that bond go...I know things are getting challenging and confusing for her...having to move 2 hours away...and begin vet school..and having to find a place to live...and all...but she told me that it was going to happen, even if she didn't get into school...and you made a great response about there are millions of fish in the sea...but the fish you spent 3 years with is a special fish...thanks for the advice