I received one match a month with importance set high. With importance relaxed, I get "flex matches" everywhere east of the Mississippi, including Canada.
The farthest I've met is 60 miles (close to three hours, and what I consider long distance.)
When I was your age, I was more open to a lot of driving, but too busy (evening student) to deal with travel (and too poor to do anything besides drive.) Today (at 38) I have become much more patient, and know I can accept infrequent time together. I am also more exacting in what I'm looking for, and I know distance can be fixed much more readily than character flaws.
I agree with the advice that you should use at least one other dating site, besides eHarmony.
Exit interviews are highly recommended in many dating books and in other life strategy books. They are very effective. I think he would answer honestly to the some point. I know that is horrible and ... –
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I think if someone says they can't meet you for weeks, they are lukewarm interested. Even if he were truly busy with a project, he'd be able to drop you an email or a text here and there.
I took ... –
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Yes, illegal aliens aren't treated as illegals. lol
OP, trust your gut. A few months ago, I met a guy on match, who said his membership was expiring, and gave me his IM so we could chat. I ... –
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