Would you date someone while studying abroad?

[kennyk]

On another continent? Say if you were going to be there for a year or two? And if things worked out would you be willing to stay in a foreign land and leave your friends and family behind?

[Fitzroy]

This completely depends on the person!

I don't think it's ever a balanced Life to make a huge all-encompassing decision based on what someone else wants.

Most people would probably be willing to stay for as long as they were studying but I've known people who got homesick and transferred or dropped out.I know mixed couples who have lived in each others' homes and chosen the best or who have homes both places and are very happy. I know couples who have split because of it and couples who stayed together during their school years but, once a big job opportunity came after about 2-5 years, they split .

If it's a sweeping epic of a big time romance, of course, a person would probably stay and save money from romantic dinners for plane tickets home for the holidays.

Personally, I like settling down for a few years and going abroad every so often.

I also like the idea of different life phases being in different places- like : teen years should be when you go abroad for a summer/gap year.

Personally,I talk to people online and on the phone all the time and that's all I need, and of course, we have Skype, now. We even *gasp* send letters/postcards!

I am a big traveller so having an excuse to live in a new place would be a bonus for me but, I'd probably get antsy and want my partner to be the type who'd be planning another relocation every so often.

[LunaMay]

I guess it depends. I'm currently studying in my parents' home country for 4 years but my plan is to move back to my home country after I graduate. If I were to be in a relationship during this time, it would be a difficult decision. Hm, I probably would still move back because I love my family. However, my parents are moving back to their homeland (where I currently am) after my brothers(one is here, the other is in the US) and I graduate and find jobs so they can retire. So it could go either way. But sometimes, things don't go as planned, so...I guess I'm unsure.

This question reminds me of my brother's current situation. My brother is currently in a relationship, for about a year and a few months now. He plans to move back to our home country with his girlfriend for better paying jobs and such. The problem is that his girlfriend is leaving her family and friends behind. I can't really see how this could work, but if they really want it to happen, it can.

I guess in short, my answer, would be maybe.

Sorry if it doesn't answer what you are asking though. ^^'

[Anonymous]

Yes I would. Actually, I did. I believe I have met my other half, half way around the world. I'm still in college, finishing my last year and he's doing his own thing right now but I believe we will be together again one day. I don't think that I will have to worry about leaving my country because he said he would rather live in my country than where he is now. Let your heart be open to the possibilities, but always keep a keen eye on the future.

[PatrickRory]

Yeah, it IS a good way to learn the language so whoever down arrowed that guy..suck it. I studied abroad for 3 1/2 months and dated a girl I met. If you're there for a year or two then its a no brainer. You really don't realize how long a year is until you go and are away from everything familiar to you, its a long time. Hypothetically if I fell in love with the girl and honestly I could see myself being with her until I grow old then I would be willing to leave my home country...but she should also be willing to do the same. Its hard to leave people you already know and love but then again you need to be your own person, have your own life and make your own path. Just because you have family and friends in another country doesn't mean they will disappear. In fact it would show you which ones actually were close friends depending on if they keep in touch, come visit etc.

[BobBobinson]

Hell, I'll move to another country even without a girlfriend there. I don't like the U.S. anymore.

Abandon ship before it's too late!

And besides, the English language bores me, I'd hate to have to speak it all the time.

Ich liebe Deutsch! ? ????? ??????? ????!

[tohrment]

Yes. I'm going on exchange this year and there is a guy I've gotten close to that lives in the place I'm going to. If things go well, I'd definitely 'date' him.

As for moving, if I had additional opportunities (career, etc) then yes, I'd consider it. It would be hell leaving my family and friends but it would also be exciting to move to somewhere completely new, and be with someone that I assume I love (and all that jazz).

[Kain6th]

<3

:-)

[tohrment]

8-)

[windy-rose]

I'd consider it, but it'd be very hard for me to commit to living in another country away from my family and friends. It'd take a combination of excellent career prospects and really liking where I was studying in conjunction to finding myself in a serious relationship.

[bioweapon154]

I wouldn't want to date someone from another country. For me, I am happiest where I live now and it would be very complicated to have someone I like/love in another country. It would only be for 3 years maybe and after that what happens? Break up because I'm going back to my home country? Take her along and have her decide if she wants to leave her country just to be with me?

My personal opinion is to just keep things uncomplicated if you can help it, but its all up to you of course.

[sweet_18]

Well, yes I would. If I fell in love, I couldn't imagine just leaving and breaking off the relationship just because of the distance. I'd either move there or he'd come here to America.

At my school there's an Australian guy who works at the coffee and snack bar and he said that he met a girl while she was studying abroad so he moved here to be with her

[Anonymous]

It would definitely make for a great love story! I don't know...it's easy to say I wouldnt, but I'd probably give into the moment :) I don't know that I would stay over there with them. I would probably leave, see if they're willing to come visit me, and see if I can live without them before making such a huge choice

[Quarty]

I have done it and would do it again.

I've talked with my parents and there's a 95% chance that I'm not going to live in the same country as my family. We've discussed how we would stay in contact and remain close in ways such as skype, blogs, ecc.

[Is_a_belle]

Simple answer : yep:) I plan on studying abroad in sometime in college- possibly sophomore year and I wouldn't mind dating someone while I am there- and like you said, if it works out, it depends on the situation but I would like to stay in the US.

[rachel05]

sure I'd think about it.. just depends if I find a guy and we have the connection I'd need to know if I would want to stay or what not.. but I'd definitely have to talk to my fam and of course the guy about such a major decision.

[Ms_Eleven]

If it was on exchange I would think about having a boyfriend..but if I was just going to school abroad (4yrs) then I definitely would date and stuff. Whether or not I'd stay depends on the location, job, family, and the other person of course.

[kereru]

Yes. Who said you can only be happiest in the country you grew up in?

If you find someone really amazing and love the place, why wouldn't you stay?

Maybe I just think this way coming from a small country, but I'd never limit myself so much.

[CatholicVirginia]

I'd casually date, yt it would take a LOT for me to get serious with someone on another continent. I really don't see myself leaving my country for a man, but I can't rule anything out. If he's Mr. Right, it could happen.

[Feefee]

I wouldn't try to date and get too attached to someone in the first place if I know that I'll be leaving the place in a few years time. However, if some attachment does occur, yes I would be willing to stay at that country for longer because of that.

[mccollins]

I definitely would. I'm restless and love spontaneity. Would I consider moving there? If I love them then absolutely. I want to live in another country at some point anyways.

[Mr_Solo_Dolo]

Honestly, if I could speak that language fluently and new I could be well off in that country/continent then I would totally do it.

[manora007]

I have already got my parents permission to study abroad and seek a good job abroad. If I find a lively and sexy girl I will be prepared to settle down abroad.

[ixi10]

i would, but I wouldn't seriously date them because realistically it's not going to work out and you're only going to end up hurt

[kennyk]

So what would you do if you met a guy you happened to really like?

[Yeahhbro]

i would I am crazy for somebody who is far from me, she is a gag user...and I don't care if she is miles and miles from here, I would date her and make her happy as much as I can

[Alouette]

I would. Two years is a long time to go without dating. But I would come home at the end no matter how strongly I felt about the person.

[palek]

Personally, I wouldn't date anyone while studying a broad, because the woman I was dating would get jealous.

[Anonymous]

I did that and I can do it again. If I really love him, I will not give up on him because of the distance. It needs love, devotion and committment and I am willing to do that for love. :)

[Thiickshake]

yes because I probably wouldn't be getting into a relationship in that situation unless I at least planned ahead

[Gmane]

Why not? It's a good way to learn a new language.

[assley]

Yes. What an adventure!

[Dimonik]

Yes! I'm a bit to old go study abroad mind. :p

[Anonymous]

Depends how hot she is

[drummerdude25]

Lol

[Dimonik]

Nailed it!

[Xx_DRE_xX]

Depends really, but for the most part no.

[FrustrationIsMyName]

Absolutely! Go for it.

[Sports002]

no

[hvillagomez]

Sure, why not