Advice needed: My GF is pursuing med school in 2 years.

My girlfriend and I have been together since October 2023 and now live together. We have a great relationship, but a big challenge is approaching: she plans to go to med school in two years, likely out of state. This has always been her dream, and even if she stays in Florida for school, she’ll likely have to move again for residency later.

I have a 3-year-old son from a previous relationship, and while there’s no formal custody agreement, I see him a few nights a week. He’s my world, and I can’t imagine being far from him. The idea of only seeing him during summers or a few weeks a year would break me. I also feel stuck in Florida because his mom lives here, even though if roles were reversed, nothing would stop her from moving.

My girlfriend and I are torn. We’ve even considered breaking up now to avoid more heartbreak later, but we love each other and don’t want to give up without exploring options. I’m trying to figure out how to balance being present for my son and supporting her dream without either of us sacrificing too much.

If anyone has been in a similar situation or has advice, I’d really appreciate it. We’re not considering long-distance, and I have no plans to leave my son behind. I’m looking for any ideas to help navigate this. Thank you!

TLDR: I (23M) love my girlfriend (22F), and we have a great relationship while living together. She’s planning to move out of state for med school in 2 years, but I have a 3-year-old son in Florida and can’t imagine leaving him behind. I’m torn between staying for my son and supporting her dreams. I don’t want to do long-distance or only see my son occasionally. I’m looking for advice on how to balance these priorities, possibly gaining more custody, and figuring out how to make this work without anyone sacrificing too much. Ending things now is an option, but it feels premature.

‼️ Someone in another sub suggested I post my story and dilemma here, considering my girlfriend will be unlikely to handle such a relationship while judging med school as well. Thoughts please