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  • al posted an update in the group Group logo of Straddler-on-Straddler adviceStraddler-on-Straddler advice 12 years, 3 months ago

    Been dating GF for 2 years. Have a move in the near future, we’ll be splitting up then. How do I keep it from weighing on me, especially when we’re together? It’s killing what’s left of the relationship.
    Thanks.

    • Ooh, this is a tough one. I had a relationship that had to transition into long distance while I went to grad school, so I kind of know the feeling you’re describing. Well, I assume that even though you’re not going to be dating after the move, you’ll still keep in touch, yes? I’d suggest something like starting to use Skype now and have video chats (if your computers are capable of that) instead of calling each other on the phone, so when you move the transition kind of blurs. It’s not a stark line between “we are here together” and “now we’re not.”
      Mostly, I’d suggest talking about it. Pretending this relationship doesn’t have an expiration date clearly isn’t making things pleasant, so talking about it is really the only alternative. Is there even a little bit of a possibility that either of you would consider a long distance thing? Maybe keeping the door open to that possibility will take some of the pressure off.

      • The Skype idea is a great one. I found myself in a relationship that in abruptly became long-distance, and I found it really hard to connect emotionally in the same way over Skype, because it is such a different way of communicating, it took ages to get used to.

        As Raksha says, good even if it’s more keeping in touch than keeping up a relationship is what you want. But I am guessing if you’ve been together for 2 years and it’s killing you already, there’s gonna be some serious talking after you go in any event, in which case Skype skillz will be a must.