Going the distance on January 9, 1998…
Dear Breakup Girl,
My girlfriend just moved to Dallas — about 300 miles from where I am. I will be moving there in about 5 months. Should we try to continue the relationship long distance, or see other people for a while?
–Dustin
Dear Dustin,
You tell me. I mean, have you guys already agreed that you’ll start up again when you’re both in Dallas? Are you moving there to be with her? In that case, if y’all think you can’t go five months without a little something something in between … well, that doesn’t speak well for the shelf-life of your commitment (It’s not that long! Penelope and Odysseus — well, Penelope, anyway — would laugh in your face!). But if you two really aren’t sure what’s in store, then sure, free yourselves up. And when you get to Dallas, see how interested she is in helping you move your furniture. It could be a sign.
Love,
Breakup Girl

There she goes, on January 5, 1998…

Dear Breakup Girl,

About eight months ago my girlfriend of three years and I decided that our relationship was on a one-way trip to nowheresville. She moved out and we decided that we could “just be friends.” Well, we couldn’t! Big surprise. So now we no longer talk.

About six months after the breakup I noticed this girl that I wanted to get to know. However, I did not want to start up a relationship until I had purged all my feelings for my ex-girlfriend and felt comfortable with myself again. Well, I finally felt ready to move on (which is not an easy thing to accomplish) and decided to talk to the new girl. I found out that she is really cool and that I wanted to pursue a relationship with her. I also sensed that she felt the same about me. Here is the big problem: she is moving to Florida for two years to finish school.

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