Hi Neely,
I started dating a guy a few months ago. Everything has been going well and I really like him, but just recently he interviewed for a job in NYC. If he gets it, he may very well decide to move there. I am sort of waiting to see if he gets an offer before talking about things, especially because we haven’t had the “relationship” conversation yet. I don’t know what to do, because I really like him but am not sure about doing the long distance thing. Plus, since we aren’t technically boyfriend-girlfriend, it’s an awkward conversation to have. What do you think?
Long-distance love, Boston
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Takeaway Points
- 58 seconds: If someone you’ve been dating for a bit is moving far away and you want to be in a long-term relationship with him or her, you MUST have a conversation to see where you stand with that person. Don’t skirt the issue. And don’t let he or she leave without having the talk.
- 1:08: Defining the relationship talks can be awkward but if one of you is moving far away that is the perfect excuse to broach the conversation.
- 1:40: I’m not a huge fan of long-distance relationships, especially at the beginning stages of a relationship, but they CAN work.
- 2:09: Three things to think about if you do get involved in a long-distance relationship. Tune in to see what they are!
- 4:08: Long-distance relationships can work, but they take a lot of trust, communication, and effort. Also, consider my three tips. If it’s the right person, it’s totally worth giving it your all!