Is dating across the East River a long-distance romance? These NYC singles think so
NY Post
For some New Yorkers, crossing the East River is a romantic adventure.
For others, it’s a logistical nightmare measured in subway delays, transfers and rapidly fading interest.
In a city of 8 million, love may be everywhere — but it still comes with a zip code.
And for many singles, a potential suitor’s borough ranks right up there with height, salary and abs on the ever-growing list of strict dealbreakers.
Paula Jannell, 25, of Ridgewood, Queens, and her boyfriend, Devin Amaro, 25, of nearby Maspeth, Queens, are among the picky couples who prefer to keep their relationship local.
“Dating someone in another borough on the opposite side of the city instantly makes it a huge commitment,” Jannell told The Post.
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