How far would you travel for a first date?

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razelove · Accepted Answer

I had to look it up, but the farthest I went was 202.8 miles. There were other things I wanted to do in the area as well, and it seemed like it would line-up well. I can't even remember how I met her, I remember it was online, we hit it off real well, another Marine I knew lived in the area, so I got some tips on good spots to go to from him, and unsurprisingly it turned out to be a 200 mile drive for a one night stand.

I stuck around the city for a couple days though, Jackson, MS has some fun museums, and bars with live music. Wound up using all those tips and spots for myself to see around town, not a bad place to visit, not bad at all. Took a trip back that way later and stopped there with my wife, to see a concert and told her about my previous visit, only thing she was confused about was I didn't have to drive that far to get laid.

Sometimes it's about the journey and not the destination though.

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

I have travelled from Jacksonville to Gainesville (about 80 miles) for a first date on four different occasions. I did that for the girl I met in December, and we are still dating. Both of us have jobs that we can primarily do from home, so we take turns travelling to spend as much time together as possible.

midnightmoon05 · Accepted Answer

That’s how it turned out...
A surprise meet. He was visiting family, me just like to travel. So we met in a city neither of us live in.
then I met him in his city, neither had the intention of dating each other LD nor was showing any interest about dating.
But can’t fight faith. so here we are, 9 hour drive or 1 he flight and we are moving into a diff. city together next month. Closing on our house in 2 weeks.
Just don’t know what life take us... when lease expected.

Siren777 · Accepted Answer

Had 2 people travel from 2 cities to my city to take me out. Had some great dates. 💞

I met a guy who I got to know via work but we had to keep things professional until he left the firm. A surprise date, as I already know him. I could trust him. I've had to travel to an island before to have a perfect date, but he planned everything so it was really sweet😊

Brainsbeforebeauty · Answer

Not very far. I'm not the distance relationship type person.

NMMan · Answer

Back when I was single, I once traveled three and a half hours for a first date. The date wasn't bad, but ultimately proved underwhelming, and I got a one-sentence rejection text not long afterwards. Ah, the good old days... I sure as hell don't miss them.

genericname85 · Answer

An hour or so is max for me. Cause considering dating is a long term time commitment, i don't wanna drive more than that twice a week just to see some girl i may not end up being with long term. I don't have that many ours in my day to waste. I'd rather spend the time actually dating, not getting to and from my date.

Daniela1982 · Answer

I wouldn't want to be in a long distance type scenario and it would be nice to live in the same area for fast accessibility if anything develops so I would like to keep it under 40 miles.

Jjpayne · Answer

Depending on how little dating opportunities there were near me and who I was traveling to. But I'd have to keep in mind that they will likely be staying there so travel enough that it could be consistently repeated at least on a weekly basis and maybe driving to meet up with each other to do so, a 4 hour drive could be two if both met half way until they figured out if marriage or a relationship will happen

Thatasianlove16 · Answer

My boyfriend wanted to go on a 4 hour trip out to a nice mall together. Hell nooo half an hour is all I’m doing for someone I don’t know yet lol

Anonymous · Answer

I drove 3.5 hours for my first date with my husband. He was stationed in italy and only in the states for a few months. I knew him from grade school so i could trust he was not an ax murderer or just out to have sex with me.

FictionalCharacter · Answer

Not far. Even now, in my situation I have to meet a date 45 min-1-2 hours driving distances that’s not worth it.

ShadezMcgee · Answer

Farthest I drove was 150 miles. 1st and last time I did that. Date was fun and chemistry was good, but we didn't click on the values and outlook of what we wanted.

DizzyDesii · Answer

Anywhere in the same country because it would make the first date more adventurous. I went 6 hours for one date. We both wanted to travel out of state to a different state for theme parks.

DragonBiologist · Answer

I would honestly i live in austalia and i will take that extra mile just to be there, only wish someone would do that for me.

kannettava · Answer

I would travel to any city within the country, since Finland isn't that big. But I wouldn't travel abroad for a date.

Smashingdoozy · Answer

I mean I drove (well got driven) to the next state (nevada) which was like 4.5 hours. I'd be prepared to do more than that tbh

Nik1hil · Answer

Across the world.. If I knew someone as amazing as @imthequeen was waiting for me on the other side..

It's all about knowing what is waiting for you on the other side..

If it's worth it.. People go to any length to get it..

needadvice89 · Answer

14 hours by car, and 4 hours by plane. My boyfriend lives in GA and I live in Illinois.

PrettyWoman_ · Answer

If it was possible, I could've travelled to another planet. 😂

BunChan · Answer

My Ex traveled to another continent for our first date... he set the bar too high...

chloeolivia · Answer

As I have very high standards, I’d travel almost any distance. 😅

modelUN242 · Answer

I'd do a plane ride if I had to. Most would be to the US or the UK. (I live in Canada).

Still-alive · Answer

Maybe 30- an hour. But if I ever met someone I had a real strong connection with then there isn’t a place far enough for me to date her. Has to be extraordinarily special though

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