Love my job, which takes me to interesting parts of the world for several months at a time. It ended my marriage but not because either of us cheated, just became strangers.
Now I've had to leave someone who really matters. What are the rules? I'm on company premises. Social is built in and expected, she lives alone and mainly socializes with an ex who became a friend before we met.
I know the ex is still keen and would cut me out if he could. She knows he worries me but her other friends are casual and it would be night out stuff, she could meet someone new. Ask her to stay home when I'm away being sociable with the same group of people, most of them single, every night? No.
Anyone else hammered out a working compromise in the LDR situation?
Chromedome56OPLondon and Edinburgh., Lothian, Scotland UK39 posts
unlaoised: I think it all comes down to trust.
It's unfair to expect either party not to socialise but if there's love and commitment, it shouldn't be an issue.
I know the fair thing is to expect no promises but right now I'm a bleary-eyed hungover old codger feeling sorry for himself. There is love. There is trust. I just wish he'd fall under a bus.
Sorry for me ar my age anyway LDR would be pointless. Now at your age I would think all the cafuful you know what I mean would be a Whatever floats your boat until you finish traveling the world have fun then think after retire do I need companion by my side. JMO
Chromedome56: I know the fair thing is to expect no promises but right now I'm a bleary-eyed hungover old codger feeling sorry for himself. There is love. There is trust. I just wish he'd fall under a bus.
You could always give him a gentle nudge the next time you're all out together. Oh the agony of competition but if there is trust, then trust her judgement. You'll go nuts overthinking this
Chromedome56: I know the fair thing is to expect no promises but right now I'm a bleary-eyed hungover old codger feeling sorry for himself. There is love. There is trust. I just wish he'd fall under a bus.
well, you love your job....you travel the world. meet people...while she is sitting there...just sitting there....waiting for your return........your choice....her...or your job.....kinda...hello dear/goodbye dear...see you ...when i see you.situation...
tomcatwarneOcean City, Plumouth, Devon, England UK17,106 posts
Chromedome56: Love my job, which takes me to interesting parts of the world for several months at a time. It ended my marriage but not because either of us cheated, just became strangers.
Now I've had to leave someone who really matters. What are the rules? I'm on company premises. Social is built in and expected, she lives alone and mainly socializes with an ex who became a friend before we met.
I know the ex is still keen and would cut me out if he could. She knows he worries me but her other friends are casual and it would be night out stuff, she could meet someone new. Ask her to stay home when I'm away being sociable with the same group of people, most of them single, every night? No.
Anyone else hammered out a working compromise in the LDR situation?
It seems you have chosen your priorities and she is not at the top of the list.
I think you should do some hard thinking and decide want, the writing is on the wall and you will sure as hell lose her altogether if you don't come up with some solutions.
Start thinking of your priorities and go from there.
tomcatwarneOcean City, Plumouth, Devon, England UK17,106 posts
tomcatwarne: It seems you have chosen your priorities and she is not at the top of the list.
I think you should do some hard thinking and decide what you want, the writing is on the wall and you will sure as hell lose her altogether if you don't come up with some solutions.
Start thinking of your priorities and go from there.
Chromedome56OPLondon and Edinburgh., Lothian, Scotland UK39 posts
Redex: Sorry for me ar my age anyway LDR would be pointless. Now at your age I would think all the cafuful you know what I mean would be a Whatever floats your boat until you finish traveling the world have fun then think after retire do I need companion by my side. JMO
I retire from international travel in 9 months anyway, then it is HO desk job to retirement. We met a year too soon. Or not.
If it survives this, we survive anything. And we can survive this.
Bloody glad for skype, though. And phones. And emails. And texts.
Chromedome56OPLondon and Edinburgh., Lothian, Scotland UK39 posts
unlaoised: You could always give him a gentle nudge the next time you're all out together. Oh the agony of competition but if there is trust, then trust her judgement. You'll go nuts overthinking this
She thinks I AM nuts, they were over before we met.
When you're right, you're right. But I don't trust men with hair.
Chromedome56OPLondon and Edinburgh., Lothian, Scotland UK39 posts
truheart1941: well, you love your job....you travel the world. meet people...while she is sitting there...just sitting there....waiting for your return........your choice....her...or your job.....kinda...hello dear/goodbye dear...see you ...when i see you.situation...
Perfect jobs, few and far between. Perfect woman, how many have YOU met?
Chromedome56OPLondon and Edinburgh., Lothian, Scotland UK39 posts
tomcatwarne: It seems you have chosen your priorities and she is not at the top of the list.
I think you should do some hard thinking and decide want, the writing is on the wall and you will sure as hell lose her altogether if you don't come up with some solutions.
Start thinking of your priorities and go from there.
I was committed to the project months before we met. And NEXT job is a suitable country where I can take her with me, plus we'll be more established as a couple by then. Problem solved.
February, the company flies me home, or her out to me, for a week. In the meantime, we're practically spending more time together (on skype) and exchanging letters, than we were when living 30 miles apart. You learn a lot about each other when apart. Priorities? Make this work.
Chromedome56OPLondon and Edinburgh., Lothian, Scotland UK39 posts
tomcatwarne: And get off this dating site
She likes the blogs and forums.
( hello darlin')
And oh yes, off the dating site, the minute she closes her profile, mine will disappear. It's fun socially though. Plus I get to air an issue and debate it
Chromedome56OPLondon and Edinburgh., Lothian, Scotland UK39 posts
tomcatwarne: Well having a better feel of the situation now I wish you good luck
Oh aye, pal, you're right, but this is a cunning plan. She'll take one look at the lovely ladies giggling with me and decide that's it, we're both out of here.
I don't think this lady, or most women for that matter, would expect their partner to pack in what is obviously a good job....what is he expected to do?.... Sit at home every day and give up a good salary?..... I am sure she admires him for what he has done with his life and it is definitely preferable to being with somebody who does not have any job at all...that is a situation which can easily lead to friction in a relationship not being with somebody who has to travel abroad at times for his work...jmo..
Chromedome56OPLondon and Edinburgh., Lothian, Scotland UK39 posts
OgGoDeo: I don't think this lady, or most women for that matter, would expect their partner to pack in what is obviously a good job....what is he expected to do?.... Sit at home every day and give up a good salary?..... I am sure she admires him for what he has done with his life and it is definitely preferable to being with somebody who does not have any job at all...that is a situation which can easily lead to friction in a relationship not being with somebody who has to travel abroad at times for his work...jmo..
Oh aye we both thought it was a benefit, a chance to take stock and a breathing space while we shake down to being in a new relationship. And it is. If we blow it, then it wasn't meant to be.
unlaoised: You could always give him a gentle nudge the next time you're all out together. Oh the agony of competition but if there is trust, then trust her judgement. You'll go nuts overthinking this
Agreed. I've been in an LDR before and you get fatalistic about it. If, IF, one of you suddenly meets someone even better suited and right next door, so be it. The odds against are gigantic.
And at least you live in the same country most of the time, relocation isn't an issue for either one.
And the ex is safe because he is already done and dusted as a possible and was kept as a friend. Right? Right.
Redex: Sorry for me ar my age anyway LDR would be pointless. Now at your age I would think all the cafuful you know what I mean would be a Whatever floats your boat until you finish traveling the world have fun then think after retire do I need companion by my side. JMO
Chromedome56: Love my job, which takes me to interesting parts of the world for several months at a time. It ended my marriage but not because either of us cheated, just became strangers.
Now I've had to leave someone who really matters. What are the rules? I'm on company premises. Social is built in and expected, she lives alone and mainly socializes with an ex who became a friend before we met.
I know the ex is still keen and would cut me out if he could. She knows he worries me but her other friends are casual and it would be night out stuff, she could meet someone new. Ask her to stay home when I'm away being sociable with the same group of people, most of them single, every night? No.
Anyone else hammered out a working compromise in the LDR situation?
LRD or not, you have to be able to trust someone. If you don't, it won't work.
I never was with someone I didn't trust and never will be. I made sure that himself always knew that he could trust me (was never an issue). My best friend is male (which hasn't been an issue with a partner so far).
Hope your hangover gets better and you get to chat with your lovely blonde other half. I wish you both happiness and many more enjoyable times together.
Report threads that break rules, are offensive, or contain fighting. Staff may not be aware of the forum abuse, and cannot do anything about it unless you tell us about it. click to report forum abuse »
LDR behaviours(Vote Below)
Now I've had to leave someone who really matters. What are the rules? I'm on company premises. Social is built in and expected, she lives alone and mainly socializes with an ex who became a friend before we met.
I know the ex is still keen and would cut me out if he could. She knows he worries me but her other friends are casual and it would be night out stuff, she could meet someone new. Ask her to stay home when I'm away being sociable with the same group of people, most of them single, every night? No.
Anyone else hammered out a working compromise in the LDR situation?