He lives on the west coast. I live on the east coast. Its the most passionate relationship I have ever been in, except we never talk when we're apart. Do I try or do I move on?
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posted by anonymous
on May 27, 2010 -
14 answers
Developing new dialogue strategies in a relationship. Established, late 30s couple seeking hive mind advice on changing the way we speak to each other on important subjects.
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posted by Funmonkey1
on Apr 30, 2010 -
14 answers
Boy meets girl. Girl has a bf. Boy and Girl hook up anyways. Boy has feelings for her, Girl says she does too but cant do anything about it till she moves back to same city.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 7, 2010 -
35 answers
I've been with my boyfriend for three years (living together for half that amount of time). This is my first long-term relationship. Previously, my relationships lasted anywhere from 3-6 months. So I don't have a real point of comparison for anything outside of the endorphine-rush phase.
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posted by Blazing Star
on Mar 22, 2010 -
10 answers
The woman I am romantically interested in has had an extremely taxing couple of years. Her long term boyfriend disappeared and committed suicide last year, and now her chief support/best friend/roommate has been given only 2 months to live. Both of her pets have cancer and will die soon. And me.. well, I'm moving out of country for at least 4 months in about a week >< Her family is all living overseas until mid summer. She says she doesn't think she can handle the pain and doesn't think she can live after the impending death of her friend. She basically has no one to turn to and I want to be a support for her without trying to replace her past. The question: How can I show my care for her without coming off as a looter during a vulnerable time?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 26, 2010 -
19 answers
Long-distance single parent dating filter: if we really, really like each other, why is there this problem?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 22, 2010 -
24 answers
How can I explain, to a younger person seeking my opinion, that I don't feel that long distance relationships work? I want to speak honestly but without hurting their feelings.
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posted by trojanhorse
on Jan 2, 2010 -
32 answers
Long distance dating between 2 single parents possible? I'm asking for my sister (who doesn't know I'm asking) because I want her to be happy but don't know if these relationships ever really work.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 15, 2009 -
18 answers
several years ago I met a man and we had a brief relationship. We've maintained a friendship through other relationships. We have both always been honest about our attraction to each other but live a few hours drive away from each other. Recently my circumstances changed and as it happens we are both available. We both are interested in seeing each other and he said he'd be willing to move as an eventuality if things work out. As it stands with our jobs it works out so that technically we could see one another twice a month if we wanted to. I have a few questions for the hive, what are ways people in a long distance relationship can stay close, Has anyone out there had a successful transition after moving in together, and has anyone not tried and regretted it?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 5, 2009 -
7 answers
Inspired by
this question, I'd like to determine what playground I loved to be taken to in the late 1960s, early 1970s on Long Island, probably in Nassau County. The most salient feature was a climb-on rocket ship. Was it at Jones Beach?
posted by Morrigan
on Oct 4, 2009 -
4 answers
I'm involved in an internet romance that is takeing a major toll on my direction in life and frankly makeing me feel nervous. I need advice in regards to how to be realistic with this relationship.
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posted by audio
on Aug 15, 2009 -
48 answers
How to calculate how much to set aside each paycheck for multiple upcoming one-time/long term expenses?
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posted by furtive
on Jun 15, 2009 -
6 answers
My ex-boyfriend is moving out of the state and things feel unresolved. I don't want to regret not expressing my thoughts, but am worried my unloading on him pre-move is unfair.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 4, 2009 -
24 answers
My partner and I have broken up because of a move but have decided to correspond with one another through handwritten letters. Please help me be a better letter writer!
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posted by SkylitDrawl
on May 16, 2009 -
18 answers
I'm graduating. I'm leaving my girlfriend and will be far away from her, and we both don't have the option to be close for the next two years. Hence, it's ending. Any advice for feeling better?
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posted by anonymous
on May 12, 2009 -
14 answers
Will taking the saying "it's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all" too seriously lead a person to self-sabotage, specifically when they know the affair is doomed from the start?
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posted by afabulousbeing
on May 7, 2009 -
27 answers
Where, within the 128 belt around Boston, MA can you buy washable women's plain front chino type pants in length long (34)?
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posted by eeyore
on Apr 25, 2009 -
5 answers
What are my options for caring for 2 cats while I'm out of the country for months at a time?
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posted by jpg15
on Mar 31, 2009 -
8 answers
What to do when the degree of lonliness is too much? I am in a long distance relationship which is starting to get to me. I'm trying to make friends here but it's very hard to do in the DC metro area. Do you guys have any suggestion in keeping one occupied?
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posted by LilSoulBrother85
on Feb 5, 2009 -
7 answers
My long distance marriage is starting to crumble. I don't know what to do. Any comments would be of assistance. Long story inside
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posted by midwestguy
on Dec 8, 2008 -
62 answers
Sigh* here goes fellow MeFi(ers). It's time for another backstory, thank you in advance for your patience. You guys are the best.
So my girlfriend of a little over 2 years just broke up with me. The first year we were in college together, the second year I graduated and she was still in school. We were long distance for about 200miles. Surprisingly, that long distance worked because we got to see each other almost every other weekend.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 4, 2008 -
11 answers
My father and his mother were separated from his father by events in WWII in Poland. I'd like to find him. I've tried a few things but would much appreciate more help. Are there any Polish Mefites out there or anyone who has searched for people who are probably dead.
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posted by sien
on Nov 10, 2008 -
10 answers
For those of you who live in LA or the greater LA area (Long Beach, especially) -- what do you enjoy most about your neighborhood, and how have you created a personal space for yourself in this sprawling city?
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posted by tinygiant
on Jul 29, 2008 -
14 answers
I love my boyfriend but I fear we aren't compatible for the long term. How to know if it these are things that are important enough to justify breaking up sooner rather than later...
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 23, 2008 -
37 answers
My girlfriend and I are going to different universities in the fall - hers in Peterborough, mine in Hamilton. What should we do about long distance phone calls?
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posted by ndicecco
on Jun 18, 2008 -
14 answers
Me and three friends are flying out to drive across America, mainly following the old Route 66. I have two main questions:
1) What's worth seeing on this route?
2) What should we be wary of?
Also, any other advice is more than appreciated.
posted by bobbyone
on May 23, 2008 -
20 answers
I'm riding with a stranger for 10 hours in a small car. What are some ways I can make the ride go easier, be more fun and enjoyable for both parties?
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posted by diode
on May 14, 2008 -
28 answers
I'm looking for jobs in Santa Monica, Burbank, etc., but I live in South Orange County. What are my options for going between work and home?
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posted by zzztimbo
on Mar 28, 2008 -
7 answers
Is there a Firefox extension that will let me edit long URLs on multiple lines, or do I have to keep editing them in text editors and copying them over?
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posted by neustile
on Feb 4, 2008 -
7 answers
Need help planning a 2-3 week road trip in spring for a new place to live.
We're starting out in Michigan.
2 spots we know we want to hit are Colorado and Oregon (Portland area).
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posted by mrflibble
on Dec 4, 2007 -
5 answers
Help me build a device to last the ages - and still function! For a hobby/art project, I'm building a pocket-sized gadget comprised of electronics, gears, metal, glass, wood, plastic, etc. Is there any particular book or other source that stands out as the bible on issues of long-lasting methods and materials? Ie covers questions like how transparent and strong various plastics remain after X years/decades of sun and UV? Which material/method of lubrication for gears will best last decades under X conditions? Which soldier alloy?
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posted by -harlequin-
on Oct 17, 2007 -
7 answers
Please help me find a still photo of the haircut from
this Regina Spektor video (with or without the little fringe), and/or tell me how to explain to the hairdresser how I want it cut
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posted by cilantro
on Oct 1, 2007 -
6 answers
So, how you do contend with massive, hemorrhaging, overwhelming emotion? This is also sort of a LDR question too.
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posted by bluenausea
on Sep 11, 2007 -
10 answers
Dog Leash Longer than 6 feet? Where can I find a nylon dog leash longer than the industry standard 6 ft (not a retractable type)? Ideally I'd like 8 ft, or possibly 9. Looking for online store recommendations.
posted by nancoix
on Jul 18, 2007 -
17 answers
Relationship Filter: How do I stop myself from tallying stuff up then try to make myself dismiss it because I don't want to make our relationship into a scorecard but not being sucessful and end up feeling confused and emotional? And how do I talk about it with my boyfriend?
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posted by spec80
on Apr 11, 2007 -
25 answers
An ex-girlfriend from when I was 18 yrs old recently got back in touch. She says I have a 10 year old daughter.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 26, 2007 -
51 answers
Yet another RelationshipFilter: This is the story of Jack and Jill...
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posted by ASM
on Mar 22, 2007 -
74 answers
