Hello! I am no stranger to long distance, I previously dated long distance for three years during law school, but my 5.5 year relationship ended this fall after my ex cheated- and I have since found the most phenomenal man I have ever met in my life.
We have been dating only 3 months, but I have already decided that if this man asks to marry me- then I want to spend eternity with him- because he is the most beautiful person- inside and out- that I have ever met in my life. Our chemistry is insane, we don’t bicker, and he makes me happier than any man I have ever met or dated throughout my life.
He just transferred after 6 years in army reserves over to the Air-force ; he will have to enlist as active duty after he graduates in 2 years, and he will enlist active duty for 4 years minimum.
He wants me to move with him 2 years from now, but I told him that I would prefer that we date long distance during this time. Why? Because I have a very successful career, I make over 90k a year with a 10 minute commute to the best job I’ve ever had (I love my work and my boss!!) my job could definitely be done remotely- but I feel that since it was his decision to sign his freedom away with this contract- it should not be my obligation to follow him and leave behind the beautiful life I have created for myself ( for example, I just bought a house and a rental property and I spend a lot of time with my friends and family, and I have the income to fly out and visit him whenever I want to!)
Has anyone done long distance due to work? How did it work out? Like I said- I did long distance for 3 years and it was fine in the past.
Side note: I also want to say- I am this man’s first serious relationship 🥺 he had been waiting for the right girl to build a life with, he’s enamored with me- in a way that no man ever has been, the princess treatment is phenomenal 😭 he’s constantly making me home cooked meals every single weekend I stay over he cooks all my meals 💖