Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work? ( Archived) (91)

Jul 21, 2011 10:54 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
kissmedeeply
kissmedeeplykissmedeeplyPetitcodiac, New Brunswick Canada70 Threads 15,139 Posts
g33kgurl: tehehe.... both countries are so close it'll be easy to do.. dang - i wish australia would move a little bit towards that side at times! grrrr
with all the money we paid out..i think we will wait until he gets his papers would be stupid to just up and leave and do it all over againdunno laugh
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Jul 21, 2011 10:55 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
g33kgurl
g33kgurlg33kgurlMelbourne, Victoria Australia41 Threads 1,995 Posts
kissmedeeply: no i dont either..we been through hard times and we always seem to make it...


indeed! the fact that both of you have not run away from the difficulties.. well - that's something. in these days when every little bit of problem in a relationship one bolts and leaves the other in shambles.. what you have there is solid. cheers
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Jul 21, 2011 10:55 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
g33kgurl
g33kgurlg33kgurlMelbourne, Victoria Australia41 Threads 1,995 Posts
kissmedeeply: no i dont either..we been through hard times and we always seem to make it...


indeed! the fact that both of you have not run away from the difficulties.. well - that's something. in these days when every little bit of problem in a relationship one bolts and leaves the other in shambles.. what you have there is solid. cheers
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Jul 21, 2011 10:55 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
Boban1
Boban1Boban1bigplace, Central Serbia Serbia144 Threads 5 Polls 18,789 Posts
g33kgurl: Can someone, anyone enlighten this lummox here please? How can I tell that we are now actually "dating"? or still just flirting. What are the rules? Or the usual things that happen? What to look out for to ensure that he is really interested in me and not just a loafer with nothing else to do or someone needing to boost his ego? Too many questions i know but hey, this is a relationship and dating lummox writing here so please forgive.


about the rules: some would, say Carpe diem,

I would say ,Carpe feminam! ....giggle
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Jul 21, 2011 10:58 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
Ocee35
Ocee35Ocee35Jackson, Michigan USA69 Threads 2 Polls 3,852 Posts
g33kgurl: Can someone, anyone enlighten this lummox here please? How can I tell that we are now actually "dating"? or still just flirting. What are the rules? Or the usual things that happen? What to look out for to ensure that he is really interested in me and not just a loafer with nothing else to do or someone needing to boost his ego? Too many questions i know but hey, this is a relationship and dating lummox writing here so please forgive.



You're not dating until you've met face to face.
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Jul 21, 2011 10:59 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
g33kgurl
g33kgurlg33kgurlMelbourne, Victoria Australia41 Threads 1,995 Posts
Boban1: about the rules: some would, say Carpe diem,

I would say ,Carpe feminam! ....


hey boban wave thanks,,,,
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Jul 21, 2011 11:00 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
g33kgurl
g33kgurlg33kgurlMelbourne, Victoria Australia41 Threads 1,995 Posts
You're not dating until you've met face to face.[/quo

that so? i see..sigh
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Jul 21, 2011 11:04 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
almera03
almera03almera03portsmouth, Hampshire, England UK11 Threads 3,913 Posts
Ocee35: You're not dating until you've met face to face.
Dating is as much about commitment as it is physicaly going out, so you can be committed to each other on-line without a face to face meet. Though of course it has to happen at some point, the sooner the better...
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Jul 21, 2011 11:06 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
g33kgurl
g33kgurlg33kgurlMelbourne, Victoria Australia41 Threads 1,995 Posts
almera03: Dating is as much about commitment as it is physicaly going out, so you can be committed to each other on-line without a face to face meet. Though of course it has to happen at some point, the sooner the better...


i thought that was so as well. thanx almbera.

so, how does one show commitment online?wave
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Jul 21, 2011 11:07 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
kissmedeeply
kissmedeeplykissmedeeplyPetitcodiac, New Brunswick Canada70 Threads 15,139 Posts
almera03: Dating is as much about commitment as it is physicaly going out, so you can be committed to each other on-line without a face to face meet. Though of course it has to happen at some point, the sooner the better...
thumbs up agreed
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Jul 21, 2011 11:08 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
grizzwald
grizzwaldgrizzwaldalexandra bay, New York USA12 Threads 1,151 Posts
Dating is what the you and your other think it is ....If you BOTH see anything at all as "Dating" then who am I or anyone to disagree with that .......Good luck beer
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Jul 21, 2011 11:10 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
2intrigued
2intrigued2intriguedMississauga, Ontario Canada11 Threads 18,576 Posts
Developing a relationship with someone has it's own difficulties but coupling that with distance and borders takes a whole lot more.
After hearing a few stories about failed attempts to overcome these things, I'm not so sure I would even entertain the thought and I find it extremely frustrating at times because there sure are quite a few sweethearts from abroad grin I think a lot of people feel the same way wine But with true love and a lot of sacrifice, anything is possible wine
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Jul 21, 2011 11:11 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
Ocee35
Ocee35Ocee35Jackson, Michigan USA69 Threads 2 Polls 3,852 Posts
g33kgurl: that so? i see..


Before that you're pre-dating. It's just like a local relationship, except the time line is longer.

A man calls you up on Tuesday, and asks you out for Friday,

in between Tuesday and Friday you're pre-dating.


Online we email you in November for a date in 2017.
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Jul 21, 2011 11:14 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
almera03
almera03almera03portsmouth, Hampshire, England UK11 Threads 3,913 Posts
g33kgurl: i thought that was so as well. thanx almbera.

so, how does one show commitment online?
No different to how you would in RL. You make time to be with each other though its on-line, keep communication going, share with each other as much as you can. Listen and be there for each other.
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Jul 21, 2011 11:22 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
jac379
jac379jac379pontyclun, South Glamorgan, Wales UK25 Threads 3 Polls 12,293 Posts
Ocee35: Before that you're pre-dating. It's just like a local relationship, except the time line is longer.

A man calls you up on Tuesday, and asks you out for Friday,

in between Tuesday and Friday you're pre-dating.Online we email you in November for a date in 2017.


typing *Jac tries to order a 2017 diary online to no avail*

idea ... writing
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Jul 21, 2011 11:28 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
Ocee35
Ocee35Ocee35Jackson, Michigan USA69 Threads 2 Polls 3,852 Posts
jac379: *Jac tries to order a 2017 diary online to no avail*

...



If you're making one, throw in a couple extra Fridays please.
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Jul 21, 2011 11:34 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
jac379
jac379jac379pontyclun, South Glamorgan, Wales UK25 Threads 3 Polls 12,293 Posts
Ocee35: If you're making one, throw in a couple extra Fridays please.


No. snooty

Your's gets extra Monday mornings, now. scold
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Jul 21, 2011 11:35 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
almera03
almera03almera03portsmouth, Hampshire, England UK11 Threads 3,913 Posts
Ocee35: Before that you're pre-dating. It's just like a local relationship, except the time line is longer.

A man calls you up on Tuesday, and asks you out for Friday,

in between Tuesday and Friday you're pre-dating.Online we email you in November for a date in 2017.
Interesting, your way implies no commitment until a face to face meeting, which could mean it allows you to have several on-line "pre-dating" relationships going at once, until you eliminate one through a face to face meet or commit to one through a face to face meet, that is, if none of the others find out
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Jul 21, 2011 11:51 AM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
Ocee35
Ocee35Ocee35Jackson, Michigan USA69 Threads 2 Polls 3,852 Posts
almera03: Interesting, your way implies no commitment until a face to face meeting, which could mean it allows you to have several on-line "pre-dating" relationships going at once, until you eliminate one through a face to face meet or commit to one through a face to face meet, that is, if none of the others find out



It depends on the people involved.

Some would entertain other offers on Wednesday and Thursday,

others would prefer to wait and see how things go on Friday.
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Jul 21, 2011 1:24 PM CST Long distance dating: Is there such a thing? How does it work?
g33kgurl
g33kgurlg33kgurlMelbourne, Victoria Australia41 Threads 1,995 Posts
almera03: Interesting, your way implies no commitment until a face to face meeting, which could mean it allows you to have several on-line "pre-dating" relationships going at once, until you eliminate one through a face to face meet or commit to one through a face to face meet, that is, if none of the others find out


yes.. pre-dating is the gray area even when there is face to face. makes me wonder how many are in the throes of pre-dating at this phase in their online dating stage. mumbling mumbling
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