BreakupFilter: I think it's time for me to end my LDR. I know it's going to hurt my partner, I know I can't prevent that, but I'd like to do this with as much compassion as possible.
What does that look like, hive mind?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2013 -
24 answers
I have a cellphone (iPhone on AT&T) that will cost $0.20 per minute (perhaps more) to make a call from the United States to Canada. I'm a cheap bastard and would like to avoid this charge whilst still using my cellphone to place the call. What options are available for me to do this more cheaply? Would I buy and use a calling card (and are there issues I need to worry about with this option), or are there apps that I can run on iOS through which I can call another country more cheaply than through AT&T?
posted by Blazecock Pileon
on Mar 20, 2013 -
20 answers
Several months ago, I ran across a running ad for a content strategist on the site of a very well-known digital agency in NYC. I found the ad so compelling, I haven't been able to get it out of my mind. It listed my relatively rare top-two criteria in a job as key responsibilities, and it listed an intriguing array of secondary responsibilities, which echo my own experience, as well as my long-standing desire to have a job that, in many ways, spans fields. I've studied the agency a fair amount since then, and everything I've read is positive. So I've spent the last several months honing some of my secondary skills to make myself a more attractive candidate. And I've repeatedly checked to make sure the ad is still there, and it always is. I'm now reaching a point where I need to seriously look for a job. I want it to be at this agency. How do I convince them to even talk to me? I'm two states away, and looking for a strategy (no pun intended).
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posted by Violet Blue
on Mar 20, 2013 -
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That's basically what I know right now. He kissed someone he's in a group with after the two of them went out to lunch. We've been together for 6 years, have been living in different states for the past year and a half; the distance was supposed to end this summer when we moved in together in a new city, but now I don't know what to think. He told me himself this morning; the kiss happened yesterday.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 4, 2013 -
24 answers
As a 22-year-old woman with zero real relationship experience, I'm turning to AskMe in this time of indecision. One of my best friends wants to date me, and I like him, but I also want to make out with boys I might like more. Does that make me a bad person? Should I forget about the other boys? Details inside, naturally.
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posted by jouir
on Feb 12, 2013 -
33 answers
I'm thinking my best option for staying in phone contact with my one or two overseas friends (mainly UK) might be a calling card. Can anyone recommend a specific card?
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posted by amtho
on Jan 30, 2013 -
12 answers
I'm in a long-distance cross-cultural relationship with the love of my life. Unfortunately we're having communication issues that are hurting us both. Please help.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 5, 2012 -
40 answers
I've find myself in a rather precarious situation..
I met a guy last week, and fell completely head over heels..we connected on every level imaginable.
..but two HUGE problems:
1) He has a gf
2) He lives in Australia- quite possibly the farthest physical location from me
While I'm normally a rational human being, I've thrown all logic out the door because I've never experienced these kind of fireworks and I've had many meaningful relationships before. It's utterly spectacular. We've written each other daily & this doesn't seem to be just a fleeting moment. Separately, he is moving to the states within the year, and plans to break up with his girlfriend.
What should I do? I feel morally wrong carrying on with someone with a SO, but at the same time am not ready to unleash something so special. I actually do believe fate brought us together.
thank you!
posted by surfer127
on Nov 4, 2012 -
53 answers
I found an audio file years ago that talked about the long-distance phone network in the USA in the 1970's. Can anyone tell me where it's from?
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posted by Wild_Eep
on Oct 16, 2012 -
7 answers
My partner's father is in the early stages of death. They are in the Midwest. I'm in the Middle East. Snowflakes.
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posted by femmegrrr
on Sep 15, 2012 -
6 answers
I broke up with my boyfriend when I moved across the country several months ago, because of the distance. Now I want to date him long-distance. Should I talk to him about it or wait it out and hopefully stop wanting to date him? Flurries inside.
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posted by momus_window
on Sep 5, 2012 -
12 answers
How to deal with "casually dating" someone I'm head-over-heels over? He's on the other side of the world, and I miss him ridiculously.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 1, 2012 -
12 answers
My extremely-gifted best friend halfway across the world was depressed and then recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Now she's nearly suicidal. I'm in over my head and I don't know what to do...
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posted by luciphercolors
on Aug 31, 2012 -
11 answers
I am terrified that I'm repeatedly sabotaging my relationships with my trust issues. Please help me get a grip or perspective. I don't know what to do. I turned 28 a month ago, and the prospect of hitting the reset button this time--I had joked before about getting old, but this was the first time I truly felt the weight of it.
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posted by blue rare
on Aug 4, 2012 -
30 answers
I cut ties off with someone, and every few months she sends me an e-mail or Facebook message trying to get back in touch. Should I send her a message to tell her to stop?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 24, 2012 -
25 answers
What can I do to make my geographically-distant fiancee feel more emotionally close to me?
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posted by Scientist
on Jul 21, 2012 -
16 answers
The quick and dirty: I'm seeing a guy. We slept on the first date, he brought up dating exclusively and we were both in earnest, mutual agreement that neither of us were looking for a FWB type of deal. Caveat: He's moving at the end of the summer. How best to proceed? Details behind the cut to fill in the blanks...
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posted by chloe.gelsomino
on May 24, 2012 -
22 answers
I'm still dealing with the aftermath of infidelity and would like some advice.
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posted by zinful
on Apr 18, 2012 -
45 answers
I have this budding (temporarily) long distance relationship where we put a lot of burden on phone calls (and IM and e-mail). Due to numerous factors I will give detail about in the extended, I am looking for cheap short term alternatives to cut down on costs for long distance and would appreciate some advice.
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posted by kalessin
on Apr 3, 2012 -
20 answers
How much did long distance telephone calls cost in the late 1970s and early 1980s? I'm mainly interested in hearing about rates for the USA but data from other countries would be welcome as well.
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posted by jason's_planet
on Mar 31, 2012 -
21 answers
After 2 years in a crappy job, I finally have an opportunity for more work with another company! So excited! Problem 1: the work is 1000 miles away. Problem 2: I’m afraid if I leave for periods at a time my husband might fall into depression.
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posted by feidr2
on Feb 16, 2012 -
10 answers
My SO would like advice on how he can overcome some of the frustration and sadness he feels about the LDR he and I are in when he misses me.
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posted by iLoveTheRain
on Feb 7, 2012 -
13 answers
My SO and I are going to be on different sides of the Atlantic from March to September. Should we break up?
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posted by flawsekno
on Feb 7, 2012 -
29 answers
Is there such a thing as a long distance or online therapist (or whatever it is I need)?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 27, 2012 -
9 answers
If I use Google Voice from Europe to call someone in the US, does the other person get charged for a long-distance call? Or does the number appear as a US number?
posted by Busoni
on Jan 19, 2012 -
5 answers
How can I support my friend both during and after her pregnancy when we don't live in the same country?
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posted by rubyrudy
on Jan 11, 2012 -
8 answers
I am in a relationship with the most wonderful person. However, a job has taken me 3 hours away from him, and we're at the point in which we're struggling to see how this LDR will eventually work out for us.
A flurry of snowflakiness within.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 10, 2012 -
20 answers
Should I stay in the city unhappy, or take a big risk and move to the mountains with a wonderful but very new boyfriend? Lots of background inside.
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posted by Emms
on Dec 9, 2011 -
50 answers
How can I help my long distance boyfriend get through his grandmother's serious illness?
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posted by Emms
on Nov 25, 2011 -
6 answers
What should I expect in terms of opportunities to communicate from a boyfriend looking to enter the medical side of the U.S army in the next few months?
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posted by crackerz
on Nov 8, 2011 -
8 answers
Internet interactivity for long-distance relationship; games for non-gamer girlfriend.
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posted by Buckt
on Sep 11, 2011 -
21 answers
Should I see my ex-boyfriend (who has a girlfriend, and who I'm still in love with) when I'm in his city in September? And if I do... how?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 4, 2011 -
50 answers
What tips can you give me for apartment searching, given that I'm moving to Northwestern Washington (the state) and am currently 750 miles away?
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posted by meese
on Jul 12, 2011 -
14 answers
What can/should I do to help a friend on the other side of the world who seems to be starving herself?
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posted by anonymous
on May 31, 2011 -
8 answers
