So, he's officially leaving you to blackout (legally) on expensive-ass wine in a euro club in buttfuck nowhere. In only a couple of weeks, he'll be trading in his fake for his passport.

As soon as your fling was growing into something worth holding on to, he's letting go and choosing to head off the grid straight onto a nude beach in Europe. Imagining yourself lounging on the quad solo this spring gives you a heartache, and what hurts, even more, is thinking about how you'll still keep in contact when he's learning an entirely different language.

Before you become a nervous wreck, save yourself from buying a plane ticket and going to visit him. By following a couple of these tips, you'll be one step closer to feeling like he never even left.

1. Don't obsess

If you want any chance with him for when he comes back, don't hover over your phone all day and check to see if he Insta'd yet. Instead of waiting for a text, do yourself a favor and put the phone on silent. Distract yourself with the friends who have to hear you complain about your long-lost pipe, and talk about something else other than your man who's abroad. It's great to catch up over text or facetime, but don't ask for him every second. Your life is just as exciting as his, minus the amazing food.

2. Don't make him feel guilty

Be excited for him! He's having one of the most amazing experiences of his life, so it means a big deal to him. Your boy needs a girl who's willing to hear about all his adventures. Act interested to hear what he did on Saturday. As painful as it is, hear about the amazing food he's having and the nights he's blacking out in Tel Aviv. Be happy for his attempt to skinny dip in the Mediterranean Sea. Once you're happy for him, you won't be reminiscing the days of when he traded night outs for night-ins with you.

3. Take it as an opportunity to make time for yourself

Embrace this chance to finally live for yourself, and not for the satisfaction of a boy. Now that your bo is abroad, you can focus on becoming the best version of yourself. When you want snuggles, light some candles and do a face mask. Plan out your weeks and finally get a hold on your work. Try something new. Or just blackout like you've never blacked out before. Either way, don't do it for him. Do it for you.

4. Send him a surprise via snail mail

If you both are really missing each other, make his day and send him a fun surprise. Whether that's writing him a letter or sending a care package, it'll make his experience so much better when he knows someone cares about him back at home.

5. It's a two-way street

....that means that you shouldn't be the only one reaching out to him across the world. If he's acting shady and hardly texts you back, it's time to trade in your phone for friends. Make sure that he's wanting to hear about your days just as much as you are about his. If it's not a two-way street, you'll be heading down a road to nowhere.

6. Trade in your sheets for Snaps

There are still ways to heat things up when he's overseas. If you want me to list them, I gladly will reject your request. Come up with it yourself. Get creative. Also, it's still a two-way street. Don't let him live off your saucy Snapchats while he sits back and hits on a 20-year-old Italian model.

Is he hitting you back? No? Then ditch him faster than he can say "ciao."

7. Don't make him jealous

This just a terrible idea. Playing games is fun and all when he's in your vicinity...but it gets sketchy when he's across the world. As painful as it is to see him thriving in Nevereverland, don't make him jealous by snapping a pic of you and your sideboy. He'll gladly reject your next Facetime call and run for Tuscany's hills.

8. Your guide to Valentine's Day

The prime goal is to hover over the line between obsessive and a girl who doesn't give a fuck. Depending on how serious your relationship is with him, treat valentine's day however you would if he was back home. If you genuinely think he wouldn't do anything for the holiday, then treat as if. If you're willing to put the effort in, then go for it. The survival of your relationship is just as much up to you as it is to him. Go bold or go home.

9. Don't put your life on pause

Just because he's not a 10 minute walk from your dorm anymore doesn't mean your life is at a halt. You're still young and full of choices and opportunities. If this means you're not one to do long distance, listen to your smart sense of self. Cut beating around the bush and be honest. Nobody wants a Facetime buddy who's sus.

10. Keep your options open

If you aren't tied down to the guy, don't feel you need to necessarily wait for him. Based on your status with your boy, keep your eyes open. If he's moving on and you're not, it's time to have a reality check. As cute as it is to wait for him, if he's not waiting for you back it's not cute at all.