Breaking up is hard to do?

03.01.2004

It really shouldn't be that difficult, but I'm not exactly sure when Paola & I broke up. She started seeming distant some time ago, and I asked her about it. Then, I didn't hear from her for weeks. But I think the statute of limitations comes after a month, right? At least I've Bay Jo's official seal of approval on this.

But. Paola didn't return my calls or answer my email. So. I conclude that after more than a month of not seeing or speaking to each other, we're officially not dating. I guess it's time to add a new corollary to my dating rules:

13. If you've not heard from the other person in a month, you're broken up.

I figure it's about time to make the break up explicit (as per Rule 11). And it's not just because I'm interested in someone else (though this other person reminds me what it is I want in a potential relationship). It's just ridiculous to ignore the issue.

So. I'm officially single again. And I'll retroactively declare that I've been single for a month.

Posted by Miguel at 01:38 PM

Comments

I don't have explicit rules but they are very similar ,if not identical, to yours; except for the 50/50 part (I think it's impossible to quantify).

Posted by: Daniel at March 1, 2004 10:30 AM

Welcome to the Club. N.

Posted by: Nenad at March 1, 2004 10:47 AM

Oh, I think the 50/50 rule is a good one. What it means is that I give the best of me in exchange for the best of the other. It's not about money or anything, it's about intent. If I do nice things for someone, and they never do anything nice for me, then it's not 50/50. This rule applies to all relationships, not just "romantic" ones.

Posted by: Miguel at March 1, 2004 02:03 PM