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Paintednails - 17 Nov, 2024 - 08:52AM

Tube and I said Tube or 30 mins drive.

1718003 - 13 Nov, 2024 - 07:46PM

Paula, distance wasn't the issue with that lady. It was the fact she was a guilt ridden wobbler, if she was serious there would be been no issue.

Whilst I'd agree that the closer the better, there are plenty of people for whom distance isn't an issue... a cursory scroll in the comments below shows that.

So how far is too far? Whatever is workable for said couple!

Jackson1954 - 13 Nov, 2024 - 06:30PM

It all depends. For the purposes of IE meets, probably within about 2 hrs of travel (by various means) is reasonable I think.

Paula99 - 13 Nov, 2024 - 05:48PM

An affairsAffair..

Distance rarely works as you have discovered…

1718003 - 13 Nov, 2024 - 03:07PM

If you really want someone and it's doable then distance isn't am issue. You have people in the US crossing state lines by plane to meet!

That said the best distance is one that's as close as possible without the likelihood of bumping into that individual in normal life.

Maximum I travelled was 3hrs one way from London to Peterborough. We had two dates but she was a newby who got cold feel three times (I was patient, too patient). Thankfully I was able to cancel the hotel booking.

Altair53 - 09 Nov, 2024 - 12:56AM

I did 260 mile trip and back regularly for someone a few years back then they decided to add on another few miles and take it to 350 miles. I could fit that in with business but eventual,ly the distance became a killer.
Now I have retired I have all the time in the world but no lover - lifes a beach!

ad88xx - 04 Nov, 2024 - 03:36PM

For a IE to work, you certainly have to be local, or visiting the area often where you both can meet. Meets can take planning, more time travelling can mean less time spent together.

You both need to be able to meet in a location, that you have an excuse to visit, incase you get noticed by a friendly, for myself I’m in Manchester, but work in Leeds and London a lot so could very easily arrange meetings in these areas, but would struggle for say wales or further north, as I won’t have an excuse for these areas.

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Enigma.. - 04 Nov, 2024 - 08:06AM

@Bikerdude69

I’ve recently had several messages from males who live in Devon and Somerset.
As much as I love these areas, for me, they are way out with reasonable travelling distance.
It would be a case of… sure I’ll meet you for a coffee.
I’ll just set of driving now and I’ll see you in nine hours 😂🤷🏼‍♀️🫤.

I also get messaged by males who live in London.
Some tell me… it’s only an hour by plane to London.
Me… and are you going to pick up the travel expenses eg… trains and taxis to and from the airports and the flight costs? 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

Some on here seriously need to get onto Google maps before messaging someone 😁.
Either that or buy a map… remember them 😁😉.

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Bikerdude69 - 03 Nov, 2024 - 09:08AM

I don't get why I'm being contacted from women in London when I clearly state I'm in Manchester... just won't work

Paula99 - 03 Nov, 2024 - 07:29AM

Anything over an hour is not for me ….😕

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