Would you live abroad for 6 months without your boyfriend?

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Been together for four and a bit years, lived together for two and a half years.

Job opportunity to live in Hong Kong for 6 months. Dp has a job here in the UK. He can work from home, so would be able to come out and visit in 2 week chunks or so. No real financial upside. Just for the professional experience and to grow as a person.

Would you do it?

Fuck yes. Sign me up!

If it was a good career opportunity with a finite end date then yeah (not anymore though, have kids).

Yes! In a heartbeat!

Yes. What a Brilliant opportunity.

6 months will pass in the blink of an eye.

Do it!

Totally.

I went travelling for months without then BF. He came out once. The relationship did last afterwards but he wasn't the man for me in the end. But the love of travelling, and experiences, last a lifetime.

I’m from a military family so was used to seeing parents every 6 months and families partners are in the same position now when they’re away.
if he’s able to visit and FaceTime etc then I’d definitely jump at the chance

I think I would regret it if I didn't take the opportunity. 6 months isn't that long. What does your DP think?

Yes, of course (in fact, we did it - husband spent 7 months in Oz, and I stayed in UK, and in the pre-messaging era). A few months apart soon pass, and it's too good an opportunity to turn down.

I would but I would go in the knowledge that the relationship might not last. More from the point of view you’ll probably grow as a person , meet new people, possibly get more opportunities etc. All this is good and if the relationship lasts then you know it’s a strong one.

100% yes do it.

I turned down a similar opportunity when younger and it's one of my biggest regrets.

Yes 1000000% if I wanted to. As a married person with children and commitments I would urge you very strongly to do it!!

I would be already choosing my plane seat!

Yes 1000%

Yes.

Yes!! If he isn’t supportive, that would tell you heaps about the long term forecast for your relationship

Yes, in fact I applied for an overseas role yesterday! My DP also applied for one abroad a few months ago but didn’t get it. We’ve always said we’d support the other to follow their career dreams wherever they might be based

Absolutely do this, opportunity of a lifetime!

Hell yeah 🤣

Gosh yes! Do it, what a great opportunity

But what about cuddles?

Yep, I did similar for 9 months. If the relationship fizzles, it wasn't meant to be, but if it's meant to be, there's no reason why it can't survive. Go, and enjoy

I agree with this. You'll meet lots of handsome young men (because there are lots in every big city and HK is no exception) and your head will be turned most likely. 6mo is ages to go without physical affection and intimacy, you'll go into oxytocin withdrawal which will either make you miss him or make you look elsewhere.

It's not a problem to move on from a relationship though and life goes on, it makes sense to grab this opportunity

Boyfriend pillow!

Get a hot water bottle. Or a vibrator depending on which cuddles you mean.