I know it's not always the best thing to ask strangers..., But you guys give me unbaised answers. Options

[Cujiine]

Ok well I've posted about this guy before but it was about a year and a half ago... anyways, I've been in then out of a relationship with one of my best guy friends. We're still really good friends and we know that we both still love each other. I'm just not sure if I want to get into a relationship with him because he's going to another country for three years and I will only get to see him for two months starting August before he leaves. He said he'd be willing to get back together but doesn't want to keep me from having fun. I just want to know what you'd do in my situation.

[aaayotiffany]

oh damn. three years?! wow. hmmm, i think you shouldn't get into a relationship with him now. you should wait it out until he comes back to see if things would work because three years is a long time.

OR if you really do care about him and want to be with him, you can get with him and try to do the long-distance thing at first because commitment is key in that type of relationship. and see if things work out, maybe they will.

[karmakiller]

My suggestion is don't get involved with him. But don't cut off your contact with him. I think that you two should remain friends and still be there for each other and that gab. I think if you get into a relationship with him and he's going to be gone for three years, you're putting a lot of pressure on the both of you. I think that you should let him go to where he's going and experience things and have fun without having to worry about you and calling you. If you two remain friends, there's less stress on when and how often you talk. When he comes back, if the feelings are still strong, then I say go for it.

[Shawnz0r]

You shouldnt really get involved into a relationship with a guy your not going to see FOR THREE YEARS. Still call him and stuff but long term relationships dont usually work out... One day he can meet girl from whatever country hes going to and will forget bout u. Then that raises even more problems. Still though you guys will always be good buds but you may wanna wait till after the three years to get into a relationship if he hasnt already gotten into one

[Insurmountable]

I wouldn't get in a relationship like that to be honest. I would let both you and him be "free" for the 3 years, and what ever happens, happens. If he finds someone new, great. And if you find someone new, great.

But once he comes back and you guys aren't with anyone and you want to try again and be in a relationship then there isn't anything wrong with that.

[tokyo-rose]

Three years is a pretty long time, so I'd recommend not dating him until he gets back. Make the best of your time while he's still here, but don't enter a committed relationship with him. Wait until he returns and see how you two feel then.