Going away.

[bitbybit]

I'm going away for grad school. Returning in a year. There's a girl in my hometown that I've been casual friends with. How do I take things up a notch, keep her interested? I intend to take things further with her once I return in a year. Texting is really the only possibility for me. She's gone on a holiday for a while and won't be returning till after I leave. We have been on a date like outing, and we ended with a long hug. I know there's interest on her part. What to do instead of what should have been done would be appreciated.

 

[bitbybit]

Espi, too late now bro.

 

[muscleman]

If you can't meet her, nothing you can do. Cut off contact and pursue other women. When you return, re-initiate contact.

A date ending in a hug is not indicative of interest in any way.

 

[dvjackson]

Spend that year getting in shape, learning to dress well, etc. and when you come back floor her with the new you.