There seems to be so many break-ups, whether breaking off from a dating relationship, a serious relationship or divorce from a long-term marriage. I’m sure the reasons vary from infidelity, poor communication, thinking the grass is greener on the other side, etc. It’s not a novel thing for relationships to end, but there are those who never stay and always find a reason to leave.

I wonder if it’s possible that some people go into a relationship with a predetermined expiration date - the type that will never stay put and can’t even give a logical explanation as to why they want to break up.

It’s possible they are the type that don’t have what it takes to stay put with anyone and will always have an expiration date, just a different one with each person they meet. Do they look at each relationship and person as perishable and not take what they have seriously, although their words and actions convey they are serious “while” in the relationship?

Maybe it’s fear of commitment - they get close to someone and then feel the need to back off. I think this would still go under the category of having an expiration date. If only this type would be truthful with themselves and others from the beginning, a lot of heartache could be prevented. It would be nice if people who have a predetermined expiration date could be visibly stamped, just like perishable food. At least we would know when our time is up!

Kathy wrote this on March 17th, 2008 and filed it under Brutal Breakups, Dating |