Would you date someone who lived 1.5 hrs drive away?

Question

(If you really liked the person and could drive to see each other on weekends) could it work? would you do it?

Answer 1

Could it work? Maybe. But don't start to think for a second that it will be easy. I’d only do it if you are serious about the relationship. It will take a lot of work, communication, and trust.

Would I do it? No. My ex lived an hour away for over 9 months and we saw each other every weekend. It was difficult for the both of us, and I wouldn't do it again. It wasn’t worth it. It can be very stressful.

You have to remember that being at a distance means he can't be there every time you need a shoulder to cry on. He won't be there every time you need him, even if he wants to be. That can be a tough thing to deal with. Plus it’s different when you don’t see each other on a day to day basis. You don't get to see as much how he interacts with others.

Maybe try it for a trial period. If you’re not as happy as you think you can be in 2 months, then find someone a little closer to home who you can depend on more.

Hope this helps! Good luck.

Answer 2

Depending on how old you are and how importing seeing someone on a daily basis is to you I would say that 1.5 hours is not that far away.

When I was in highschool I dated my bf who was 3.5hrs away and we were together for 9 years. Its a matter of what you are willing to accept and the needs of both of the people involved. My boyfriend and I made up the time we were not together by writing letters and making phone calls. Sometimes having somone farther way gives you an appreciation for what you have.

My 2 big concerns that I would caution you on are:

1 - DO NOT DO ALL THE DRIVNG OR PLANNING INVOLVED WITH SEEING THAT PERSON. It has to be a two way street or you end up getting walked over in the end. I would suggest taking turns on who travels and who pays.. in the beginning its not going to seem that important but you are creating a base for your relationship and making it an equal share early on means less to fight about later.

2- DO NOT FORGET ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS! In the beginning of any relationship it is very easy to forget about friends and only want to spend our time with that special person. That issue becomes even more pronounced when the relationship is a long distance one and there is only a limited time to go see them. I would suggest taking of every third weekend to be with your friends at a min.

In the end the choice is up to you.. but I would say if you are both willing.. there is not reason a 1.5hr drive should limit you at all. :)

Answer 3

i do not believe Penny. My new gfs have continually requested about my previous gf. They in reality favor to attraction to close why you're nevertheless accessible. it truly is somewhat no massive deal. I believe 'sweet like sweet' he's in problem-free words (if that) drawn to a sexual relationship. at the same time as i replaced into going to school the following replaced into my agenda i replaced into taking 16hrs/semester - 40 hrs at college 40 hrs operating 16 hrs utilizing to/from college/pastime 4 hrs doing my laundry 10 hrs cooking and eating 30 hrs dozing 28 hrs studying * once a month I had my weekend Reserve duty for the entire weekend and that i nevertheless had a gf who i does no longer spend very a lot time with, yet I spent as a lot time at the same time with her as i ought to for 2 yrs. I made time for my gf. i does no longer say he purely used you yet he's definitely no longer bf or relationship cloth.

Answer 4

living 1.5 hrs away from each other is a very short distance. if you are able to meet each other at least once a week for a short period of time and you absolutely trust each other than it should work out fine. dont give up to easily.

Answer 5

I am doing it right now. Although the relationship isn't perfect, distance isn't really one of our issues. Really do two people who work and live close together see each other any more often? I say go for it.

Answer 6

I did. We got married and we got divorced. When we saw each other on weekends we were always happy to see each other. I think had we seen each other daily like most couples we would not have gotten married because we would have seen each other at their worst.

Answer 7

Well if it turns out to be Mr Right you'll end up following him to the ends of world...how long a drive ya figure that might be?

Answer 8

my longest dating relationship was almost 3500 miles
i'd fly out to see her or i'd fly her in to see me
odd part was about after the 5th or 6th time out there
her sister confided in me that she was the one that really wanted me, so the 3 of us sat down talked about it, and i ended up dating the other sister for about 4 months

but the distance part was really only our problem

Answer 9

my man lives in another country. u be the judge.

Answer 10

honestly I wouldn't do it!!!!