So, I'm bored this morning and another thread got me thinking about something. In most situations, I guess it's considered appropriate to give employers 2 weeks notice when we intend to leave our job. Are long-term relationships any less important?

My question is this - if we've been in a long-term committed relationship with someone (6 months, a year, or 6 years - whatever you consider long-term), should we give them 2 weeks notice when we desire to move on and try something new?

Something like this:


Hey honey. How was your day, sweetheart?

Listen, we need to talk about something. I hate to do this, but I'm gonna have to give you 2 weeks notice on our relationship. You see, I met this lady today and - well, to be honest - I'm kinda diggin' her. You know - like I used to dig you. I'd like to pursue something with her and see what happens.

Anyway, out of respect for all that we've been through together over the last 16 months, I thought it was only fair that I give 'us' - that is, you - a couple weeks notice. That way, you can kinda make other plans and arrangements or whatever as well - you know, whatever you feel you need to do. In the meantime, we can still hang out and, well, do what we do - if you know what I mean. I promise - hand to God - I won't start anything with this woman until we're officially done. In two weeks. June 14th at 6 pm to be exact. What do you say?

:lol:

Then the soon to be former SO has the opportunity to say, "Bob, I know you're excited to start your new relationship and your mind won't be on your relationship here. 2 weeks notice isn't necessary. Why don't you clean out your drawer right now? Oh, and don't forget your toothbrush. I'm assuming you won't need a letter of recommendation?"

....................and take the kids with you.

Oh and Bob? No need to train your replacement. :jet:

Ok, sure, why not??? :lol: give the SO an opportunity to raise the stakes.

"Well, if you DON'T leave, you don't have to take out the garbage, every Wen and Fri is pizza night, and we'll have sex 3 times a week instead of once."

Bob, I just want to be clear that when you leave, you forfeit any seniority in the event it doesn't work out with your new relationship and you want to come back here.

Why you gotta be pickin' on Bob? :bawl:

Why you gotta be pickin' on Bob? :bawl:

Probably a mis-spelling.... BoB.

....................and take the kids with you.
Why not just put them in the box with all the rest of his stuff.

:roflmao:

"Why sure honey,whatever you want to do" (thinking to self...okay, I can put sugar in the gas tank, poke holes in all of the condoms, withdraw all the money from the accounts & stash it in an offshore account, hire a good attorney, switch the labels on the Ben-gay and the jock itch creme, put Nair in the hair gel bottle...yep, two weeks oughta be enough time....):biggrin:

"Why sure honey,whatever you want to do" (thinking to self...okay, I can put sugar in the gas tank, poke holes in all of the condoms, withdraw all the money from the accounts & stash it in an offshore account, hire a good attorney, switch the labels on the Ben-gay and the jock itch creme, put Nair in the hair gel bottle...yep, two weeks oughta be enough time....):biggrin:
Debbie?? is that you?

So, I'm bored this morning and another thread got me thinking about something. In most situations, I guess it's considered appropriate to give employers 2 weeks notice when we intend to leave our job. Are long-term relationships any less important?

My question is this - if we've been in a long-term committed relationship with someone (6 months, a year, or 6 years - whatever you consider long-term), should we give them 2 weeks notice when we desire to move on and try something new?

Something like this:

Entertaining but, wretched comparison.

If the relationship fits into the employee/employer paradigm, have at it, it really doesn't matter because it was never gonna work anyway unless you were happy with "Hey, don't ask me, I just work here."

If it was a real relationship, then it could be treated like a partnership and now you're talking about closing up shop or being bought out to whatever extent the partnership built stuff together. Then, you're not giving two weeks notice, you are agreeing on time-lines and points along the way to dissolution.

If it was just a lemonade stand, you can probably just shake hands and move to the other street corner. If it was a real thing, a dog, property, joint collection of body oils from around the world, it takes a little more than giving two weeks.

:lol:

Entertaining but, wretched comparison.

If the relationship fits into the employee/employer paradigm, have at it, it really doesn't matter because it was never gonna work anyway unless you were happy with "Hey, don't ask me, I just work here."

If it was a real relationship, then it could be treated like a partnership and now you're talking about closing up shop or being bought out to whatever extent the partnership built stuff together. Then, you're not giving two weeks notice, you are agreeing on time-lines and points along the way to dissolution.

If it was just a lemonade stand, you can probably just shake hands and move to the other street corner. If it was a real thing, a dog, property, joint collection of body oils from around the world, it takes a little more than giving two weeks.

:lol:

Why not just get a 'temp job'?

"Hmmmm I think I'll work over there for a few weeks... I'll be back when I'm bored." :dye:

So, I'm bored this morning and another thread got me thinking about something. In most situations, I guess it's considered appropriate to give employers 2 weeks notice when we intend to leave our job. Are long-term relationships any less important?

My question is this - if we've been in a long-term committed relationship with someone (6 months, a year, or 6 years - whatever you consider long-term), should we give them 2 weeks notice when we desire to move on and try something new?

Something like this:

:lol:

A couple things to consider:

- Your medical/dental plan
- Her pension plan

Oh and Bob? No need to train your replacement. :jet:

:killingme

Debbie?? is that you?

Oh, you poor thing! :huggy:

Nope, I'm not Debbie -- but you have my sympathy! :lmao:

"Why sure honey,whatever you want to do" (thinking to self...okay, I can put sugar in the gas tank, poke holes in all of the condoms, withdraw all the money from the accounts & stash it in an offshore account, hire a good attorney, switch the labels on the Ben-gay and the jock itch creme, put Nair in the hair gel bottle...yep, two weeks oughta be enough time....):biggrin:

I think I know your husband/SO and all have to say is that if you do all that is that payback is a #####.

I think I know your husband/SO and all have to say is that if you do all that is that payback is a #####.

Are you saying that my loving husband would actually give me two weeks' notice? Really??? :eyebrow:

After all, I know where he sleeps....:whistle:

Are you saying that my loving husband would actually give me two weeks' notice? Really??? :eyebrow:

After all, I know where he sleeps....:whistle:

Couch?

:roflmao:

:smoochy:

:roflmao:

:smoochy:


Are those bottom two smileys gay?

Are those bottom two smileys gay?

No, silly, :rolleyes: that would be this one 74788...

Sounds like fair punishment to me...two weeks is a long time when you're not getting any!!! "Honey...I was also thinking about a change, I would like to start practicing abstinence"...:evil:
That was just my first thought...

two weeks notice seams acceptable to me. it gives both parties time to meat somone else while still enjoying the benifits of being in a relationship.

So should we all start filling out applications before we get into the relationship too?lol Please list all previous "employers" (exes) and may we contact them? What was your reason for leaving/getting left? Interesting.... :evil:

Now exactly how would we verify the letter of recommendation was authentic? (IF they had one) Oh yes he takes the trash out faithfully, walks the dog, coaches ball with the kids, mows the lawn like a pro, and is magnificent in the bedroom .... :dingding:

So should we all start filling out applications before we get into the relationship too?lol Please list all previous "employers" (exes) and may we contact them? What was your reason for leaving/getting left? Interesting.... :evil:

two weeks notice seams acceptable to me. it gives both parties time to meat somone else while still enjoying the benifits of being in a relationship.

Freudian slip?

So should we all start filling out applications before we get into the relationship too?lol Please list all previous "employers" (exes) and may we contact them? What was your reason for leaving/getting left? Interesting.... :evil:

Now, why would you want to go and ruin all the fun? When it comes to relationships, the 'application process' is the fun part. Once that process is over - once we've gotten most of the answers, tested the water, and figured out how good the fit is - what's left to do (other than give the two weeks notice)?

Pre-screening potential relationship partners would be like pre-tasting chocolate or pre-viewing a painting.

We call the interview process for relationships a "date".

..... isn't that when everyone is usually on their best behavior? :whistle:

We call the interview process for relationships a "date".

..... isn't that when everyone is usually on their best behavior? :whistle:

That's why you typically go on more than one before you decide to make a commitment. :yay:

:dingding: Amen, couldn`t have said it (almost) better myself. A Classic 1.
Since few females in SoMd like Hey, i`d say How are you, but it would have a slight southern draw to it. That would set the stage. Be quiet & attentive, unless that slip up from her, btw u remind me of .................. :nono: scuse me Ma`am I`ll brb. Oh yeah, turn cell fons Off.
Meanwhile...............



I didn't understand any of this.

So, I'm bored this morning and another thread got me thinking about something. In most situations, I guess it's considered appropriate to give employers 2 weeks notice when we intend to leave our job. Are long-term relationships any less important?

My question is this - if we've been in a long-term committed relationship with someone (6 months, a year, or 6 years - whatever you consider long-term), should we give them 2 weeks notice when we desire to move on and try something new?

Something like this:

:killingme Love it

I am starting to think dating would be easier if you could just pick a random group that seemed like they would be great dating partners and then watch them on hidden camera for a few weeks. It's so much easier to pick out the duds sitting on your couch watching than when your emotions or twitchy britches get the better of your brain. This is the theory I developed fast forwarding to the "dramatic" scenes on the Bachelorette, anyway.

:yeahthat:

I am starting to think dating would be easier if you could just pick a random group that seemed like they would be great dating partners and then watch them on hidden camera for a few weeks.

Niceness IS Priceless ....... too bad so many people lack the basic quality of being PLEASANT to others.

actually quite easy. b nice, b a gentleman, not a ok i was nice 2 U, so it`s an auto hop in the sack thing.

Niceness is Priceless & it works, if u want it 2. if not b w/e u r. yr gig.

comprehension is a must. ya gotta listen. don`t play the damn controller role. that is a no-go. ppl r smart, @ least sum r. Vrai has no prob decryptin my lingo, in here. As 4 others, i`m sure they do, or :shrug:

oh yeah, avoid the drama reality bs. that`s a def turn off. no rehearsed scripts, etc....... & no i didn`t vote.

Well some people THRIVE on gossip and can't seem to live w/o it. Personally I do my best to not engage in talking about people behind their back. Although whatever I DO have to say about a person I would also say to their face. So I'm not one to back-stab and be two-faced. I discard people from my life that live in that manner, or are otherwise a negative influence on my life.

I agree, some make it a game, some are just trying to communicate, & be genuine.
IRT & IRL nice ppl do exist. This is internet, kinda like a an online social net.
Many fail to give it a chance to happen before others automatically assume the worst, like :gossip:. That`s only human nature. I`m not being rhetorical, just honest & candid.

Words that are oh so true:

Truth Hurts, Rumors Kill. damn shame. surprise, i can type.

Now accepting applications... :coffee:

j/k

:lol:

... Oh, and don't forget your toothbrush.

Definitely DON'T forget your toothbrush!