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Re: For those of you who moved to be with your SO ...
« Reply #15 on: November 28, 2007, 05:39:46 PM »
 I'll probably bring up the therapy thing online.  I had mentioned to the therapist that I was in a LDR and if he did couples counseling.  He said he hadn't tried it yet online, but does do couples counseling in person, but it would be possible to try it.

I think it would make me feel better.  Regarding the issues, I just think it's an issue of expectations.  He's been in more relationships than I have and his previous relationship was about 6-7 years.  I followed after her.  In the beginning things I think were ok because we were just trying to get to know each other.

Now, I think because we're strongly considering getting married (or engaged) and one of us would have to move, I think our expectations might differ.  Granted it's not like some huge horrible thing, but there are times where I feel I'm taken for granted.  And I don't want to end up resenting him all the time.  I've tried to deal with it on my own and change my behavior/feelings so I don't feel that way, but it still happens.  I've tired to talk to him, but it hasn't worked.  I don't want things to get worse and I feel that he's not understanding why I feel that way.  It normally ends up in an argument (this happened during my visit the other week).

I want to get that sorted out.  That's my biggest concern.

I think if that's resolved plus just talking through the "What if's" and any other fears or concerns, I'd definitely feel more comfortable being with him long term.


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Re: For those of you who moved to be with your SO ...
« Reply #16 on: November 28, 2007, 10:09:11 PM »
My boyfriend and I would argue all the time when we were long distance. The distance is such a strain. I would feel taken advantage of sometimes, but it was just him having fun with his friends and just not knowing how things made me feel. We argued over such little things. The time before a visit, and the few months before his move were the worst. It sucks, but it's worth it in the end.  :)


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Re: For those of you who moved to be with your SO ...
« Reply #17 on: December 03, 2007, 12:12:39 AM »
i'm kind of going through the same thing.  i love my boyfriend deeply and am abosolutely positive that i want to move over there... but i can't help but wonder "what if"...

we haven't actually spent that much time actually together... which is the case with most ldr's.  when we are together, it's wonderful.  i felt more comfortable with him after the second visit than i did with some boyfriends who i dated for much longer. 

i'm slightly nervous about moving into his flat because i've never lived with a boyfriend before.  i'm not nervous about actually living with him.. more the thought of getting used to not really having my own space!  but honestly, i'm sure it will be fine... i can't wait to wake up next to him every day and do all that couple-y stuff together.... ahhhh ;) 
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Re: For those of you who moved to be with your SO ...
« Reply #18 on: December 26, 2007, 09:50:42 PM »
I moved to be with my now hubby on a 6 month visa...i think if i hadnt have done this then we might have ended our relationship...things were too complicated..i think you should follow your heart and try to come over /he goes over there on a short visa and try the living together thing to see how things go...if you dont you might always wonder if things would have worked out or not...

in my case the living together, temporary visa has now led to 5 happy years of marriage  :D
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