An Old Flame & An Interesting Proposition (long)

I'm in a long term relationship that is on rocky ground right now. I found out my mom is divorcing her husband and since their business went under due in part to the recession, has also filed for bankruptcy.
She wants me to move down to Florida (where she is-I'm in NJ) so we can get an apartment together. At first I wasn't even going to consider it, but then my old high school friend/crush called me out of the blue. We were best friends and liked each other for 3 years, but were too shy to do anything about our feelings. I haven't talked to him in about 3 or 4 years and yet it seemed like no time passed between us. We were on the phone for 3 hours, and the old chemistry came back (or as much as it could come back via telephone lol.) I found myself wishing I had never left Florida and that I could see him again.
Now I think I should take my mom up on her offer. I would be helping her out since she needs additional financial help (and emotional support) and I could transfer my job within the company, be closer to family and reconnect with other old friends from high school. I just don't know if I should move 1500 miles and start my life all over again based on one phone conversation (especially since my current relationship isn't doing so well, I know that's affecting my thoughts) but I just have this nagging feeling that if I don't see him again, I will always ask myself "what if...?"
Sorry this is so long, I'm finding it hard to keep my head together these days.

 

Lol its not that long. I think you should go for it. Move to flordia start all over. If it doesn't work with the guy, her you are still with your family. If the relationship isn't working, then maybe its time to end it and start off fresh. If I were you I'd make sure that you made it apparent to the phone guy that you would like to maybe date. Just my opinion I say go for it.

 

The fact that you're even considering moving down not only for your mother but also a possible old flame coming back into the picture says a lot. All relationships pass through rocky phases, some are long, some are short, but if you're seriously considering moving 1500 miles from this current relationship and not feel bad for it, then it says you're over it. Don't make any hasty decisions.