AITA for choosing my career over my relationship, even though I promised my boyfriend I wouldn’t?

I (26F) have been in a relationship with my boyfriend, Ryan (28M), for almost four years now. We’ve had a great relationship for the most part, but recently, things have gotten complicated. I’ve always been a very career-driven person. Ever since I was young, I wanted to have a successful career in marketing, and I’ve worked hard to get where I am today.

A few months ago, I was offered a huge promotion at work. It’s an amazing opportunity—one that will push my career to the next level, allow me to travel the world, and open doors to incredible future prospects. The only catch? The job requires me to move to a different city, far away from where Ryan and I currently live.

I told Ryan about the offer, and he was really upset. He didn’t take it well at all. He said that he had already made plans for our future together, and this promotion would disrupt everything. He begged me not to take the job, saying he didn’t want to be in a long-distance relationship. He even said, “If you love me, you won’t do this.”

I was torn. I love Ryan, but I’ve also worked so hard for this promotion, and I know that this is my chance to make a real impact on my career. It’s a huge opportunity that I might never get again. But at the same time, I didn’t want to hurt Ryan.

I thought about it for days, but ultimately, I decided to accept the promotion. I figured we could try long distance, and maybe down the line, we could figure things out. I didn’t want to give up on my dreams for a relationship, and I believed Ryan would understand, eventually.

I told Ryan, and he was furious. He said I had chosen my career over him, that I had broken my promise to not let my ambitions get in the way of our relationship. He hasn’t spoken to me properly since, and it’s been tearing me apart. I know he’s hurt, but I also know I made the right choice for my future.

Now, my friends are divided. Some say I made the right decision and that I shouldn’t feel guilty for putting my career first. Others say that love is more important than anything and that I should have made more of an effort to compromise. So, AITA for choosing my career over my relationship, even though I promised my boyfriend I wouldn’t?