Dear Princess Darby,
My business requires heavy travel. I meet alot of guys I'd like to have ongoing relationships with.
Because I'm on the road so much and never home, it's tough to to have any serious commitments.
There's no one really serious in my life right now that I'm really interested in. Anyone I meet complains I'm never home, or not available.
Do you think I should start opening up to people I meet on the road? Or, do you think I should stay close to home?
Traveling Joe
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Dear Traveling Joe,
Racking up the air miles, but not in love?
Although this is your life, here are some thoughts which you asked for, a mirror if you will, to your situation and reflection on your questions.
Traveling for business may or may not entirely intrude on your love life. You control your wants and desires.
People select who and what they do. Today, there is a "global shift" of career, professions, and lifestyle.. commuting.
You set your own life schedule. Reread your letter. Your words, "serious commitments...no one serious...not available...". Think about it.
Maybe you just haven't flown into the right person or situation. It doesn't matter where you find your partner, friend, companion, whatever. East coast, west coast, midwest, or home. Remember there's always a car, plane, or a phone at hand.
Couples commute and had have done so for years. It's a challenge at times, but if two people work at it, it can add to the romance and excitement. But, it's not for everyone.
If you truly wanted to "reserve" that person at home, you'd be traveling together. Calling each other in the morning, and having that romantic call at night.
You think about it. Enjoy your life, rack up those air miles. You can always get a ticket for your new partner, or you can make it a roundtrip if you're not sure that you want the relationship for life!
Happy Fall
Princess Darby
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