I think this may just be as simple as either 1) wanting what you can’t have, or 2) homesickness. Or a combination of the two. Either way, everyone is right: don’t drag it out, make a decision one way or another, and start living with the consequences of that decision soon. Even if it means forcing the conversation and having to hear the words directly from her that she isn’t in love with you. I promise you, nothing will prompt you to move on faster. Or best case scenario, she does feel the same and then you go from there. You have an answer no matter what.
Flip the gender roles of your girlfriend’s mom and dad and explain to me how that is not the exact description of what a “typical American family” used to be (read: mostly still is).
You really only need to swing by Epcot for a day, and if you’re staying at a resort or nice hotel in Orlando, you can usually get a one-day pass fairly cheap. Universal is definitely more fun than Disney though, and maybe it’s just in my head but it seems like there are fewer children.
My best friend and I did this last summer, and sang many verses of “Blame Canada” at the end. Also not sure how we didn’t get cut off or kicked out either.
This ^ is exactly how I feel as a professional woman every time someone tells me “you just need to meet the right guy and then you’ll want children.” Don’t get me wrong, I respect the hell out of stay-at-home mothers, but I’m 100% on board with this article.
I think the reason I’m upset that Todd didn’t cheat is because it’s disappointing that Girl can be so objectively horrible but still manage to hold onto a guy with a good job, who puts up with all her bullshit, and doesn’t even mess around on her. Maybe I should be crazier if this is the recipe for a successful relationship?
Another survivor here. My parents divorced right at the tail end of high school, and my dad thought it would be cool to remarry within 6 months of meeting my stepmom. Parents were married for 17 years. It’s been a super fun decade that has required more mental health treatment than I anticipated in my twenties.
Halfway through this I experienced an irrational fear that her birthday was going to be the same day as mine…narrow miss by 2 days, thank God. Even though she is fictional I do not want to share anything in common with this girl.
I thought this was hilarious and tragically accurate. Maybe we have the same sick sense of humor – or maybe I should take a time out from social media because I find it so mind-numbingly dull. Either way, I enjoyed the column.
If you like her, text her on like Thursday to see about weekend plans. She made a follow-up move by adding you to SnapChat, so odds are good that she’s interested in you. If you slow-play her too much though, she might lose that interest.
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I think this may just be as simple as either 1) wanting what you can’t have, or 2) homesickness. Or a combination of the two. Either way, everyone is right: don’t drag it out, make a decision one way or another, and start living with the consequences of that decision soon. Even if it means forcing the conversation and having to hear the words directly from her that she isn’t in love with you. I promise you, nothing will prompt you to move on faster. Or best case scenario, she does feel the same and then you go from there. You have an answer no matter what.
That escalated quickly
Flip the gender roles of your girlfriend’s mom and dad and explain to me how that is not the exact description of what a “typical American family” used to be (read: mostly still is).
You really only need to swing by Epcot for a day, and if you’re staying at a resort or nice hotel in Orlando, you can usually get a one-day pass fairly cheap. Universal is definitely more fun than Disney though, and maybe it’s just in my head but it seems like there are fewer children.
My best friend and I did this last summer, and sang many verses of “Blame Canada” at the end. Also not sure how we didn’t get cut off or kicked out either.
This ^ is exactly how I feel as a professional woman every time someone tells me “you just need to meet the right guy and then you’ll want children.” Don’t get me wrong, I respect the hell out of stay-at-home mothers, but I’m 100% on board with this article.
Attorney here; can 100% confirm that nearly all adults are actually incompetent children.
I think the reason I’m upset that Todd didn’t cheat is because it’s disappointing that Girl can be so objectively horrible but still manage to hold onto a guy with a good job, who puts up with all her bullshit, and doesn’t even mess around on her. Maybe I should be crazier if this is the recipe for a successful relationship?
Another survivor here. My parents divorced right at the tail end of high school, and my dad thought it would be cool to remarry within 6 months of meeting my stepmom. Parents were married for 17 years. It’s been a super fun decade that has required more mental health treatment than I anticipated in my twenties.
You are a mind reader. Why did I ever agree to trivia on Wednesday nights?
Halfway through this I experienced an irrational fear that her birthday was going to be the same day as mine…narrow miss by 2 days, thank God. Even though she is fictional I do not want to share anything in common with this girl.
I am very sad that an actual sports writer took time to write that. Sad and confused.
I’m pretty sure that I fell asleep halfway through that sentence.
Or the Colts this year. #WhoIsRyanLindley
I thought this was hilarious and tragically accurate. Maybe we have the same sick sense of humor – or maybe I should take a time out from social media because I find it so mind-numbingly dull. Either way, I enjoyed the column.
The cabs have finally taken the upper hand back on one night a year.
That’s fair. I guess I never really thought about it from a male perspective – how it could come off as shallow.
If you like her, text her on like Thursday to see about weekend plans. She made a follow-up move by adding you to SnapChat, so odds are good that she’s interested in you. If you slow-play her too much though, she might lose that interest.
Cheap shot
How is asking what someone does for a living on a first date a stupid question, exactly?