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Old 12-04-2008, 07:27 PM
 
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What would you do if the woman you loved was leaving the country to study? Would you move with her? Long distance relationship? Other?
Is it selfish to ask her to stay with you?

-We are both serious about each other
-Will have a Bachelor's degree
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Old 12-04-2008, 07:37 PM
 
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How long will she be gone for? If it was just for a couple of months, it should be no biggie. But if it were for longer and you wouldn't see each other for a long time, you really should evaluate just how much she means to you. If I were in you situation, I would break up with a guy who chose to leave the country for a long time to study. But if he left just for a little while, then that's something I could work through.
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Old 12-04-2008, 07:37 PM
 
Location: Tennessee
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Depends, on the situation, I guess. How long have you been in this relationship?
How serious is it? Etc...
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Old 12-04-2008, 08:30 PM
 
Location: Indiana
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This is a hard one. Loving someone def means making sacrifices the question is which one ofyou has to make that sacrifice. I would suggest talking it out with her and weighting all the pros and cons of you going with her or her staying with you. Good Luck!!
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Old 12-04-2008, 08:34 PM
 
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My brother went out of the country while his girlfriend/now fiancee went to get her Phd and while he was there, he decided to get his masters! He misses being home but he is happy he went.
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Old 12-04-2008, 08:35 PM
 
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Been there done that several times and it never worked for a variety of reasons. For me anyways. You're in your world and they are in theirs and it's just not the same. However if you are truly committed and it is only a temporary thing, then certainly it can work and could make the relationship stronger. I think a separation with couples "in love" is a great thing. It's the ultimate truth teller. If you can't stay committed during a separation then you will never sustain a life long marriage with all the ups and downs that entails.

I don't believe you should hold someone back or play the guilt trip card. Sometimes there are just things people need to do in their lives.
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Old 12-04-2008, 08:43 PM
 
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She'd be gone for 2 years, maybe if we made a deal like move out there while she's in school and the come back? We're both very serious about each other, and I'd be willing to marry her, but I don't want to put that over her head, because she really wants to go.

We're actually apart right now without problems, but it is only a few months. I talk to her everyday for 5-15 hours per day. (yeah we're nuts) But two years just seems too long, and I think that would be a move or call it quits or something else. I'm not a desperate person, and I meet women easily, but I truly love her, and I have never met anyone in my life who is like her.
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Old 12-04-2008, 08:47 PM
 
Location: SUNNY AZ
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She'd be gone for 2 years, maybe if we made a deal like move out there while she's in school and the come back? We're both very serious about each other, and I'd be willing to marry her, but I don't want to put that over her head, because she really wants to go.

We're actually apart right now without problems, but it is only a few months. I talk to her everyday for 5-15 hours per day. (yeah we're nuts) But two years just seems too long, and I think that would be a move or call it quits or something else. I'm not a desperate person, and I meet women easily, but I truly love her, and I have never met anyone in my life who is like her.
I love romantic stories.....unfortunately i'm forced to live vicariously through everyone else's
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Old 12-04-2008, 08:55 PM
 
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I love romantic stories.....unfortunately i'm forced to live vicariously through everyone else's

Story of my life, I can't believe I found her :P
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Old 12-04-2008, 08:57 PM
 
Location: SUNNY AZ
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^^^ I think I remember somone saying that to me once......lol

I kid.....i'm a lucky girl
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