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Old 03-15-2024, 06:01 AM
 
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I can't believe my luck. I've been working and staying in a city almost 2 hours from where I live for the past 8 months, coming back on weekends. The entire time I didn't meet or date anyone until last night. I met her not expecting much because most women I meet off dating apps don't work out. Well this one I actually liked and felt a chemistry. The problem is I will no longer be in this city during the week after next week, and I can't believe the bad timing. I guess if we go out next week and hit it off, I can just commute there on weekends since the drive is about 2 hours. What do you think of this situation? Should I just cut my losses now or does this seem like something that could reasonably work out?

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Old 03-15-2024, 06:48 AM
 
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I can't believe my luck. I've been working and staying in a city almost 2 hours from where I live for the past 8 months, coming back on weekends. The entire time I didn't meet or date anyone until last night. I met her not expecting much because most women I meet off dating apps don't work out. Well this one I actually liked and felt a chemistry. The problem is I will no longer be in this city during the week after next week, and I can't believe the bad timing. I guess if we go out next week and hit it off, I can just commute there on weekends since the drive is about 2 hours. What do you think of this situation? Should I just cut my losses now or does this seem like something that could reasonably work out?
You're putting a lot of thought into this after 1 date. Go on a few more on the weekends and see from there.
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Old 03-15-2024, 10:50 AM
 
Location: SoCal again
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I am living with someone now who lived 154 mls away which was a 2 hour drive at night and a 4,5 hour drive during the day time.

The right person is worth the drive. You have been doing the drive for 8 months, so you are used to it.

Maybe she is not that great and maybe she is. If you don't explore this option you may always wonder if she was THE ONE.
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Old 03-15-2024, 11:37 AM
 
Location: Central Virginia
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I can't believe my luck. I've been working and staying in a city almost 2 hours from where I live for the past 8 months, coming back on weekends. The entire time I didn't meet or date anyone until last night. I met her not expecting much because most women I meet off dating apps don't work out. Well this one I actually liked and felt a chemistry. The problem is I will no longer be in this city during the week after next week, and I can't believe the bad timing. I guess if we go out next week and hit it off, I can just commute there on weekends since the drive is about 2 hours. What do you think of this situation? Should I just cut my losses now or does this seem like something that could reasonably work out?
Two hours is nothing.

My husband and I lived 90 minutes apart for the first year and half of our relationship. We made the trip once during the week after work and on weekends.

If you guys hit it off, don't let a short two hours distance stop you from dating. Perhaps you could meet half way once or twice during the week and take turns on the weekends.
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Old 03-15-2024, 11:40 AM
 
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Great. Thanks guys.
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Old 03-16-2024, 04:44 PM
 
Location: State of Transition
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I agree with a) keep dating her while you're there, to see if things continue to go well between you two, and b) why not keep dating her, if the future prospects look good? Finding the right person in life is rare. Don't throw it away IF things do head in the right direction.
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