Cheaper to Keep Her?

A friend forwarded this email sent to an ex after a recent break up. Talk about wanting closure...

Dear Ex Boyfriend:

Since you will not take my calls or respond to my text a letter is the only way that I can communicate to you. I just want to resolve the following issues that are still pending since the end of our relationship.

The couch payment… the payments are $190.00 until September which is $1520.00 or $1000.00 to pay it off now. I paid for the couch for January 2010 and you also verbally agreed to take care of that charge for our relationship ended on January 16, 2010 and I fully moved on January 17, 2010 you stated that you would reimburse me for that payment as well, which was made on January 23, 2010

The replacement of my broken radio which you promised to pay to replace and fix on February 4, 2010, the Chevy dealership has quoted me a price of $487.00 for parts and labor, but you stated that you found a cheaper alternative just let me know.

Transfer the AT&T account onto your own account since you have ordered me to “lose your number” I don’t think it wise to share a phone plan with someone who doesn’t want you to have their number. Also pay your last month bill for $300.00 for January and $130.00 to cover your February bill as well. If you choose to go back to T-Mobile a $150.00 early termination fee will be due as well for your contract expires December of 2011.

Finally I loaned you $100.00 for probation in which I also gave you a ride to on January 21, 2010 I need that amount back as well which you gave in writing was a loan and you would return to me upon your 1st check which you did not and stated on February 08, 2010 that you would give it to me after the 15th, today is the 17th of February.

It was my greatest pleasure to date and be intimate with you. I will miss you dearly but like wise people always say “time heals all wounds.”

I wish you nothing but the best and will always speak and keep you in a positive light when you are thought or spoken of; I hope that you can do the same for me. J

I love you and hope that you find success and happiness in ALL that you do.

Thank you, for ALL of the valuable lessons that you have taught me.


Fondly,
Ex Girlfriend



"Cheaper to Keep Her," Buddy Guy

Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough

The link below is an article written by Carrie Sloan for lemondrop.com. Interesting stuff!

As a twenty-something single woman, I can admit to sometimes fleeing men for superficial reasons. I am aware of those reasons failing to be a determining factor in whether or not a relationship can be fulfilling. Yet in the same breath, I've yet to feel pressured on "settling down" to the point that it matters.

I subscribe to the points made in this article. Carrie states, "If you're 22 or 26, get back on the bar and keep dancing. I, too, dated in a big city for a decade, and there's a time when a guy should be judged by nothing more than his potential to make an excellent post-mortem brunch story."

Marriage is forever. Until you know what you want and what you can offer, enjoy your singledom. However, when you are ready to commit for life, be realistic in your expectations.

Marry Him -- A Look At The Divisive New Book That Urges You To 'Settle'