I've been dating my current girlfriend Ashley for roughly around 6 months. She recently went away to Maryland to study at a University and she is going to be there for the next 3-5 years. My feelings for her are vast. We talk on the phone everyday and we webcam every night. I feel very close with her. But here is my problem.
Around the time me and Ashley began dating, I met another girl named Kate. Since Ashley left to Maryland, I've been friends with Kate and I really do like her. I am sure there is potential between me and Kate, but because of Ashley I cannot explore these feelings any further. I honestly like both of them deeply, but I honestly don't know if I can maintain a long distance relationship with Ashley for so many years. I just don't know what to do. I'd like to perhaps give Kate a chance, but she said that she doesn't think she can wait for me to make up my mind any longer..
I am basically ****ed. This is driving me nuts. I want it to work out between me and Ashley but the odds seem against me. What can I honestly do? Kate isn't sure that she wants to wait for me any longer to make up my mind.