The choice of verb forms

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The choice of verb forms

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Nodir and I .....for over 6 months.

a) have gone out

b) have been going out

Which version(s) is/are more correct?

I cannot understand the difference between a) and b).
Please, could YOU give a clear explanation?

Sincerely,
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Re: The choice of verb forms

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Only (b) is natural.
The normal rules for use of the present perfect progressive apply here.
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