We were together for two years, but we broke up in february this year (8 months ago). The relationship wasn't perfect, as we are a bit different from each other. The relationship had many bumps in the beginning, but somehow we made it work. The last 18 months the relationship was good, and we loved each other. It also helps that she also was kinda out of my league.
Last summer i moved away from my hometown for university. We were still committed, but I found long-distance to be too hard, and therefore after 7 months we broke up. Part of my reasoning was also that I were going to be away for at least 3 years (maybe 5 because of masters) and therefore it seemed hard that we were going to do this for so long. But 8 months later I haven't moved on at all. I thought I finally managed to do it after some months, but suddenly she popped into my mind and I haven't stopped thinking about her for weeks. It also doesn't help that I find university life boring so far. We have very few lectures (non-mandatory 2 hours a day, 3-4 days a week), so I find myself doing little on a day-to-day basis except working out, going to the library and going out on weekends with my friend group. Last winter felt depressing, and I am dreading this winter to be a repeat.
At the time it seemed right to break up, but now I realize that I basically could study from home if I wanted, or just visit home more frequent/longer durations. Alternatively we could move together next year, as I think she plans to study in the city close to our hometown. Last option could be to just wait until after I get my degree, but i'm scared she would find a new guy before that (maybe she has already).
It would be kind of awkward to try to get her back (for her family and my friends) as we have broken up one time before, and I am kinda scared of how it would look. I want an outside perspective on this, as it could just be my feelings talking, but it hurts to think about losing a good relationship while I had the chance to save it.