i wouldn't say first love never last .. it really depends on both parties. it will last if you guys make an effort to keep your relationship strong regardless it's a long distance or not...
i do believe that first love relationships could last forever but then again based on my own experience... i would believe in second chances instead...cos my first love didnt work out and i've found a second chance in love as my current bf, we're both each other's 2nd gf/bf an we're going strong for 2years n 6months now...but yeh..
dang phoenix 2 years and 6 months ... tats quite a long time wish my relationships would last that long T_T
it will one day...an know it sounds cliche but with the right person it'll last for that long n maybe longer...