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#RI-69aa877b·3 months ago·
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Lookback: Next 8 years

Weighing career ambitions vs. marriage

We've been long distance for 4 years and I'm worried about spending prime years apart

What I wish I knew
"More about each other's long-term career plans"
If I could tell you one thing
"Communicate openly about future goals and expectations"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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