Hey.. sounds like the same situation I was in. My boi and I had been together for almost two years (with no breaks), I lived with him for a while and we were so close- perfect like "soul mates" until he finished yr 12 and got an apprenticeship. I guess we tried to spend heaps of time together but we were both stressed because of work/school and he decided to break up with me. We havent spoken for four months- which sucks big time. I want to be friends but his reply to this (to his mates) is that he could never look at me the same as a friend because of how close we were. Its a shame to loose not just your 1st long term bf, but to loose a friend- a real friend, thats what has upset me the most. Don't try and save a relationship, save a friendship. When you find the right guy/girl, you will know it... not lust but love. IT will take time, but when you experience it it is a memory that will last forever- something you'll love or it will haunt you. AND remember, your friends are always there for you no matter what. Males/ Females come in and out of your life but true friends stay forever.