Oh man. I would have kicked someone in the teeth out of pure frustration.
If I were you, I would get the house anyway. The fact that your parents are helping you, and you were already planning for in financially is enough incentive. I mean, its the bay area, so an investment in housing is a ridiculously good idea. Plus, if you wait until she's out of school, you might not be able to afford the house.
Well, I 'm three sheets and this is kind of a big deal, so I'm not going to gush.
All I know is you really seem to love this girl and want to make it work. It sounds similar to my situation with the many gaps in between (and the 7 years).
I agree with GlassHeart, it's gonna be a long hard road, but really it's the only way. Get your house and make it your own while you wait for her. Let her follow her dreams, she doesn't have the best timing with it, but that really can't be helped, now.
Even if (worse case senario) it doesn't work out in the end, you'll be living in your bank account and can cash it in anytime you want.
I know it's tough putting your future as a couple on hold, but you'll find ways around it. Remember- where there's a will, there's a way. Or in this case, where there's an Aaron.....
If you need an ear, a shoulder, an anything please don't hesitate. Make your decision with confidence and KNOW it's what you want, I know I talk mumbo jumbo sometimes, but I swear by my methods.
I really love you, man, and I support any decision you make. xoxoxo♥
i really really liked it. a friend that hated the 2nd one, loved this one...there's some confusion with the plot, towards the middle...all those threads to connect and all that. Chow Yun Fat is superb.
is everything ok, with your Lady? or did things go uber bad...