Yes,
after she made the decision. Not just thinking about it, but actually finalizing the deal. I am not saying Frasier should have had an actual say in her decision. But when I, personally, make a life changing decision I will mention this to people who are dear to me
beforehand *), to a good friend but especially to someone who has romantic feelings towards me (and I towards him). I would want to see the reaction and, even though the outcome might still be the same, this reaction will tell me how they feel about me more clearly. I would want to know this, so I can a) realize that I still want to go ahead with the initial plan or b) realize that this person is so dear to me too that I might consider alternatives such as still buying the business back but moving it to Seattle/San Francisco or c) allowing this person to make changes himself, i.e. thinking about moving to Chicago as well or happily loosing contact with me. I would find this just fair (plus I am a very practical person
). I just think that she raises his hopes under a false pretense. And her waiving a long distance relationship good bye from the word go makes me think she does not have a real interest in him (I would hate a long distance relationship myself, but would not dismiss it first hand and try it out for a limited amount of time if I think it was worth it).
(I hope I am making myself clear - I am drinking red wine while I type
)
*) She says that she wanted to tell him earlier, but there was never a good time. I my experience there is
always time, maybe not a good one but time nonetheless. People are just afraid of the reaction. But whether that shows she had real interest or not I don' know. I hope she had
.
(That's why I said earlier that she doesn't show real interest)
