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Long distance dating versus local dating

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Dating is a very exciting time, however it doesn't come without its challenges. Here are some reasons you should consider local dating instead of long-distance dating

You can't see each other often

There is nothing like being face to face with someone to get to know them better and perhaps fall in love.

I remember the early days of dating my husband – every moment we spent together felt special, and we learned so much about each other. 

We had lots of firsts together – first date, first kiss, first fart in front of each other. Every one of these brought us closer.

That's not to say that you can't have that intimacy and learn about each other in long-distance relationships, but I loved those early days of being in close proximity to each other.

Travel time and expense

After the obvious reasons to consider local dating instead of long-term dating you might also want to think about traveling – both the time and the expense of traveling to see your partner. 

Whilst modern technology means you can keep in touch easily with WhatsApp, Facetime and social media, nothing beats spending time face to face. 

With this comes the expense of travelling, as well as the time it takes. Whether you are driving or taking public transport, if you don't enjoy traveling then this one is one to bear in mind.

By dating someone locally you will spend less time traveling as well as less money. That gives you more time to get to know the other person and decide if you want to continue dating them.

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Neither of you can relocate

There are plenty of reasons that neither one of you would be able to relocate to be closer to the other person.

From family commitments to work commitments, if neither of you are able to relocate then the relationship could get exhausting and put a strain on your relationship. That's why you might want to consider local dating by using a Lincolnshire dating site like Love Lincolnshire Singles

You trust too easily

I am someone who takes people at face value, so trust me, I know all about trusting people too easily. 

The issue with trusting people too easily when it comes to long-distance dating is that you won't be able to easily build up genuine trust with that person. That's not to say they aren't trustworthy, but you might find yourself questioning them and their motives, or trusting them too easily when you shouldn't.

Try local friendships and dating instead

If you are trying to combat some of the issues with long-distance dating then it is worth trying a local dating website instead, for friendship and dating. Meeting people locally will save you time and money, as well as helping you to get valuable face to face time whilst you get to know the other person. You never know who you will meet and what will blossom. The ultimate guide on how to meet guys!

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Emma Drew

Emma has spent over 15 years sharing her expertise in making and saving money, inspiring thousands to take control of their finances. After paying off £15,000 in credit card debt, she turned her side hustles into a full-time career in 2015. Her award-winning blog, recognized as the UK's best money-making blog for three years, has made her a trusted voice, with features on BBC TV, BBC radio, and more.

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