Young serious couple, apart... best thing to do?

Well put Britwife, it's hard to sort things through when you are all googly-eyed with love.

Not that that's bad, don't get me wrong!! Wasn't meant to be offensive. It's just so darn hard to do, making this decision, and then sorting it all out, especially when your family is agains't it.

Ditto, and I hope I didn't come across as all negative.  I know how tempting it is to rush ahead with things when you just want to be with your loved one, but sometimes it is better to wait a bit longer and get your life together off to a better start.

am I allowed to take apprenticeships in the U.K. if I was in the conditional permanent resident status?