how do i keep her from leaving?

If you love her, set her free. If she loves you, she will come back to you. It really is that simple. I know it's hard to believe and even harder to do, but sometimes when you make yourself absent from someone's life for a while, you remind them of what they had. They get a chance to miss you. Meanwhile, by not being there and not arguing, you are not making things worse. The absolute last thing you want to do is to tell her she is confused and that she should calm down. That is patronising and belittling. Is she not smart enough to work out what she wants? You should show her you have faith in her. You should show her that no matter what, you respect her and love her. She should feel that your love is not a restraint, but she must also feel that if she doesn't show you love, she will lose you. Psychology 101.

Dont worry dear, if you really love and you care for her and you both had really enjoyed togetherness once upon a time..........then surely you will also realize and see taht since she is scared and confused she cannot choose right she cannot think right so maybe she is choosing the other girl bcoz she maybe gets protection or somekind of security which she so badly wanted to go off to college with some safety net. and she may not be replacing you for all you know........and my friend you seem to be more confused then her on her going to college!! atleast thats what appears from your question........

in any case.......just be +ve........ups and downs come in relationship but true relationships dont fade with time..........you need to be more confident about yourself and about your relationships.......just be there when she needs you and she will be there for you forever.......

The only way to do that would be to make her realize how much u still love her. Express ur love through different ways. All the best

when going to college, don't get physical i.e., touchy. girls may not like boys touching them either ocassionally or frequently.

don't let out loose talks to her.

just keep it only on study matters.

if this doesn't work ...... just do the opposite of the above.