RelationshipsLong Distance
#RI-6a0ea426·8 months ago·
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“Agreed for my fiancé to move to Alaska first.”
What Actually Happened
My fiancé moved to Alaska for a family business plan that is now falling apart, leaving me to struggle financially and emotionally alone while he is gone.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I knew how unstable the financial backing and timeline for the Alaska plan truly were before he left."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Ensure there is a concrete, well-funded plan before agreeing to a major long-distance separation for a shared goal."
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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