35/M. It has been 3 years since I've had a long-term relationship. Every time I try to start something serious with someone new, it often ends up coming to an end with the reasoning being my travel/work schedule. I've made the effort to spend weekends with people I date, but constant travel inevitably creates uncertainty and strain in the relationships. Some aren't even willing to see it through when I mention what I do for work. Please share any tips on what has worked for you.
Fly them out for weekends with you
Leave consulting? Look at them senior partners... Bitter, sad souls. Do you want to be them?
Find someone with similar role or get a real life
Try to move to an area where you can find local projects. I know consultants who've done that and manage a decent family life.
I agree find someone else in consulting who understands and has the same type of schedule
I'm similar age as you and the only lasting relationship I've had was when I've dated another consultant, which is my current relationship. We both get pulled with projects and travel and weekend work randomly, even during NYE. It's easy to relate to each other.
I'm 35/F and don't mind the traveling job if the guy has a predictable schedule. I'd be upset if he is busy with work even on holidays.
Find someone also in consulting who is cool with doing weekends only