Sunday, March 19, 2006
Suggestions for those that dump
We all know that there is no good time to send someone packing, and while getting the "let's be friends speech" sucks, more often than not we'd rather be the ones receiving it than giving it. There are, however, a couple of personal tips I have for those who do the dumping. I wasn't going to post this because I thought I was over it, but after my pathetic display last night I realized that is not the case and need to get this out.
Disclaimer: These suggestions are for those who kick ME to the curb (and I'm sure there are several out there in the future). They don't necessarily apply to others who are gonna get the boot, but rather the courtesies that I would like extended to me once you realize you're just not that into me.
1) If the dumpee is in school, please don't chuck that person right before their midterm, (finals, big paper, etc.) Especially if the dumpee has a hard enough time focusing on school as it is. It already sucks having to sit down and study, but it's worse when the dumpee can't get the fact that she's a pathetic piece of poo out of her head.
2) Please don't get rid of someone a few days before they have to go to a wedding. Weddings suck as it is and while an open bar may help console the dumpee, it may also bring out a few actions or phrases not appropriate for a wedding. Not to mention the fact that the dumpee winds up in the wedding photo album looking like a miserable turd.
3) Please don't let the dumpee cook you dinner then dump them. If you know that you're going to chuck them and bring all their stuff back, then don't make them go through the charade of dinner and then cut them loose. Yes, it's noble that you gave the dumpee the courtesy of a face-to-face breakup, but when you're making the plans to give them the axe, just tell 'em "ya know, i'm not that hungry" or "i already ate." That way, the dumpee doesn't have a stomach full of food that they are just going to vomit up shortly after. Plus, it's just less embarassing for the dumpee.
So I know it may be a lot to ask by requesting you wait a few more days. It requires that you fake affection a little bit longer. Yes, being upfront is good. Honesty - good. We wouldn't want you to have to continue with something you just don't want to do and don't encourage you to string that person along. And like I said, there's no convenient time to end something. But by following these suggestions, it makes the process just a little easier on the dumpee.
Thank you for your time.
Disclaimer: These suggestions are for those who kick ME to the curb (and I'm sure there are several out there in the future). They don't necessarily apply to others who are gonna get the boot, but rather the courtesies that I would like extended to me once you realize you're just not that into me.
1) If the dumpee is in school, please don't chuck that person right before their midterm, (finals, big paper, etc.) Especially if the dumpee has a hard enough time focusing on school as it is. It already sucks having to sit down and study, but it's worse when the dumpee can't get the fact that she's a pathetic piece of poo out of her head.
2) Please don't get rid of someone a few days before they have to go to a wedding. Weddings suck as it is and while an open bar may help console the dumpee, it may also bring out a few actions or phrases not appropriate for a wedding. Not to mention the fact that the dumpee winds up in the wedding photo album looking like a miserable turd.
3) Please don't let the dumpee cook you dinner then dump them. If you know that you're going to chuck them and bring all their stuff back, then don't make them go through the charade of dinner and then cut them loose. Yes, it's noble that you gave the dumpee the courtesy of a face-to-face breakup, but when you're making the plans to give them the axe, just tell 'em "ya know, i'm not that hungry" or "i already ate." That way, the dumpee doesn't have a stomach full of food that they are just going to vomit up shortly after. Plus, it's just less embarassing for the dumpee.
So I know it may be a lot to ask by requesting you wait a few more days. It requires that you fake affection a little bit longer. Yes, being upfront is good. Honesty - good. We wouldn't want you to have to continue with something you just don't want to do and don't encourage you to string that person along. And like I said, there's no convenient time to end something. But by following these suggestions, it makes the process just a little easier on the dumpee.
Thank you for your time.
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