| | How far would you travel for a love affair?Page 3 of 7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) | once had a romantic involvement with a man who lived an hour and a half's drive from my house ... we burned up that road from 1991 to 1994 ... then lessened the drive by meeting about mid-way for a few more years ... when I think about that time, all I can draw from it was that we both must have been crazy! too infatuated to let go but to grounded to even entertain a fantasy that it might work!
I can't honestly say that I've REALLY "gotten over" this infatuation ... but one day I think we both just realized we weren't going anywhere and we quit meeting! haven't talked to him since 2004 when he called to tell me he was retiring and moving to Arizona ...
of course ... if he called today, I mite consider giving it another try!
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/25/2009 9:53:33 AM | I had a gal come from england based on internet connections. I personally will travel to meet a gal anwhere that I might actually end up. Which means costal south carolina all through florida. but thats me. i would drive a ways to meet up with a friend from pof , i have friends from the pond in cali, michigan and canada and would gladly spend some time with them as friends given the chance. the romance thing would be difficult because my mind's made up where i wanna be and getting something started with a woman who wants to be where she is, which is not where i want to be, is just wrong. my opp anyway.  | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/25/2009 10:00:08 AM | just jin said: Anything is possible and if two hearts and agree and understand the distance then only time will tell if this arrangement can work for both.
I agree and might add that around the corner could well seem like a million miles away when dating someone..
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/25/2009 10:10:24 AM | | To me, being in love with someone from another country is an adventure. What wonderful experiences we are going to have. We want to travel throughout the U.S., Australia and Europe. He loves traveling and has done quite a bit of it. I would love to, but haven't had the opportunity. For us, to travel around and see new places with our love by our side is the ultimate. I would rather move to Australia to be with a man I adore and who adores me, than stay here and meet someone who is just 'compatible'. Life is for the living and Paul and I are planning on living life to the fullest together, no matter where we end up. | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/25/2009 10:46:10 AM |
We plan to each travel to each other and spend some time in each location, then we'll make a decision about where to live to continue our relationship.
One of my exes and I did this for two years, more than 5300 miles each way, six round trips total, each staying in the other's country as long as possible. When considering a lifelong commitment, we started looking into immigration. That nightmare would have prevented us from being together forever, even if other factors hadn't destroyed the relationship in the meantime.
The next man I was in a relationship with thought 72 miles was way too far away. To me the distance was nothing compared to my previous relationship. We each had reasons to stay in our own locations, so that relationship didn't work out either.
I still have strong friendships with both of these men.
I found the man I intend to spend the rest of my life with right here in my own town, less than ten minutes away. I didn't meet him online and I wasn't even looking for a relationship at the time. It just happened and I couldn't be happier. | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/25/2009 10:57:25 AM | | Truth be told, I wouldn't travel anywhere for an affair, or a relationship. Been there, got the teeshirt! I don't let myself get too involved emotionally with anyone that lives far away. By that, I mean more than 50 miles. I had a LDR before across the Atlantic, that lasted two years, and it was too difficult for both of us. | |
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Posted: 6/25/2009 12:35:33 PM | I hope it works out that way for you ForumFilly.
I had a long distance relationship with a man in New Zealand. I ended up moving to New Zealand to be with him and we did marry.
One thing that I had no real clue about was how incredibly complicated immigration can be and I also did not understand how expensive it can be.
In the end, I came back to the US, DESTITUTE AND HOMELESS. I was divorced from this man 2 years later because the New Zealand government requires a 2 year seperation.
I give this warning, only because I would never want ANYONE to have to go through what I went through. Love is wonderful and I THOUGHT I knew this man and really truly loved him. We had communicated via computer and thousands of hours via the phone. In the end, I really did NOT know him. I think you really need to spend time, IN PERSON with someone to really know them.
Having said that...I hope it works for you. BUT...the minute he starts wanting you to finance things and wants to get into your pocketbood...run like hell!!! Like I said...I hope it turns out wonderfully for you. But I would also feel remiss to not include my story and not to give a word of warning to a fellow fishy.
Kind regards to all fishies...
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/25/2009 12:44:47 PM | | I travalled to Perth Australia and it was worth every penny even though I knew the chances of it working out were remote. I spent a month there, got to visit some friends I had made there through my job, saw the beautiful countryside and I am still friend with the person I went to meet. So I believe it's about 10,500 miles! Ok call it a vacation! | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/25/2009 12:58:53 PM | I think as time goes by...I've realized I like it where I am.
I'm close to my kids and I see them all the time. I love my job
and my friends.
I've given up on finding someone that would actually make
me feel like I would want to move.
But I haven't given up on someone maybe wanting to move here.
I have traveled to meet people...it didn't work out.
I don't think I would do it again. | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/25/2009 2:32:01 PM | A -
I'd be up for a couple of blocks provided there was a picnic involved and the menu included fried chicken, some real good potato salad and no bugs.
B -
Assuming we're talking one way here:
1. 1561.34 miles
2. 653.45 miles
3. Either 405.7 or 408.61 miles depending on whether it was KC MO or KC KS I was in.
These are according to Mapquest - your mileage may vary
Now whether there be "no fool like an old fool" or no - these are in chronological order and I note with my usual acumen that as I have aged - my travels have shortened. Then again - air fare and travel restrictions have increased and gas prices have risen considerably.
Haven't tried leaving the states.
Then again - I'm not the governor
PS -
OP - If you're going to keep that bird around - you really need to get an eyepatch and a cutlass to go with it. | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/25/2009 3:36:20 PM |
I agree and might add that around the corner could well seem like a million miles away when dating someone..
thecatsmeoww
Interesting cats........................Let me think............. on that one,
as if one was next door like many hope it would be and not out of there comfort zone.
To me, being in love with someone from another country is an adventure. What wonderful experiences we are going to have. We want to travel throughout the U.S., Australia and Europe. He loves traveling and has done quite a bit of it. I would love to, but haven't had the opportunity
imo you both seem to be on the same page so damn the torpedoes and live and love life with each other. | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/25/2009 3:48:23 PM | It's possible.... I mean, I ended up in Europe for ten years the first time round, but falling in love wasn't what I expected to happen on that trip. It was great while it lasted..... It wasn't planned, though. I don't think I could plan for something like that, even if I tried.
If I found myself in a position to do it again, I don't know how far I'd travel. Depends on the person. | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/25/2009 3:51:02 PM | | If it is an affair, perhaps I'd travel to Mars. Get it - we haven't sent folks to Mars. Should it be Mr. Right and he feels I'm Ms. Right, it's hard to say because I'm not there yet. | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/26/2009 11:22:40 AM | | Darn! How come so many are meeting up with people from Australia! I would love that. As long as they had that great Aussie humor! Pleasure limits, I'm so happy for you and Forum Filly and jealous as all get out! Gotta friend? | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/26/2009 11:59:05 AM | One was a 5 hour drive away.
The next was a three hour drive.
Both lasted a couple of years before the realtionship cooled.
How far would I travel now? Dunno. Depends on the lady. | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/26/2009 1:39:46 PM | | probably only a few miles. i find toronto men really really neat. the smart, open-to-the-world, arts-interested, not take themselves too seriously but deeply serious ones. | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/26/2009 2:05:35 PM |
How far would you travel for a love affair?
Are we talkin' a Sure Thing here, or only to get taken for a cup of coffee and maybe a meal by someone you'll hope to never see again?
It seems the current governor of S. Carolina was not trekking in the mountains, but rather was in Argentina, with his girlfriend. I find this curious behavior, because most POF men will not drive more than ten miles to meet a woman from this, or any other, internet dating site.
The governor had known and worked with the woman in question for eight years, so it's quite a different kettle of fish than your typical I-Net first meetup. | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/26/2009 2:49:07 PM | Scott...
I really agree with you. Generally speaking I would WISH it didn't have to be a really long distance. However, if everything within me was saying..."This guy is totally worth a long commute." I would do it!!! | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/27/2009 7:16:26 AM | | After my mechanic pointed out, that my car tires were not designed for the speeds I grew accustomed to, I slowed down when driving home from disappointing dates – watching out for the cops and radar traps was just too stressful, not mentioning the high blood pressure resulting from paying those overly expensive speeding tickets. And apparently at 120 km/h you use 40% less fuel than at 180, so now, for the same money I can drive to much further meets and greets. | |
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| How far would you travel for a love affair?
Posted: 6/27/2009 7:27:14 AM | | I'm glad to see there are still some folks open to adventure. I think the advice is good . . . slow down and enjoy scenery along the way. On the way to Toronto! Mind that blood pressure, Try! | |
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