Mar 17, 2009

Ten-Word Tuesday. The Aniston-Mayer Edition.

These two goofs are at it again — they keep breaking up and getting back together, breaking up and getting back together. Bossy is sure they are perfectly nice people, but probably if something didn’t work out the first sweet time, it’s not going to work out once riddled with break-up dynamics.

Bossy had a relationship like this in her early twenties; she broke up with a long term boyfriend only to reunite a few months later so they could draw the thing out an additional three ick-filled years. Bossy could sum it up this way:

Dear young Bossy: they didn’t make one fish and stop.

Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about a relationship you were involved in that went on for months or years past its sell by date, through too many break-ups and reunions when you knew better?

And be sure to check back later today for the most abbreviated drawn-out relationship stories on the web!

And lastly, the winner of the Dansko shoes is Ecky. Bossy sent you an email, congratulations!

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142 comments

1. 1
   on March 17th, 2009 at 8:01 am
   Jill said:

   He was immature. We married! He matured. Unbelievably, it worked.


2. 2
   on March 17th, 2009 at 8:08 am
   Me said:

   Dated – broke up + got together x baby – broke up = repeat?


3. 3
   on March 17th, 2009 at 8:08 am
   BlinkBlink said:

   Even better is the one that shouldn’t have ever started.


4. 4
   on March 17th, 2009 at 8:19 am
   Disgusted said:

   Him – loves with someone he blogs with – hasn’t actually met


5. 5
   on March 17th, 2009 at 8:22 am
   Les said:

   He’s Jehovah Witness now. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.


6. 6
   on March 17th, 2009 at 8:30 am
   Madness said:

   how many times will a husband cheat and blame you?


7. 7
   on March 17th, 2009 at 8:32 am
   MidLifeMama said:

   Dated, he left, dated again, married, got divorced. NOT surprised.


8. 8
   on March 17th, 2009 at 8:40 am
   deanie said:

   he’s bi-polar. too many to break up with just once.


9. 9
   on March 17th, 2009 at 8:52 am
   dgm said:

   I’ve never stayed in a relationship past its expiration date.


10. 10
    on March 17th, 2009 at 8:55 am
    Bobbie said:

    Married too young but am perfectly happy second time around.


11. 11
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:00 am
    TSL said:

    Long dated mama’s boy. Met Mr. Right. Married him instead.


12. 12
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:02 am
    Kimi said:

    Took a year to break up with high school boyfriend!


13. 13
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:05 am
    jennifer said:

    Went to CA to find himself. Gone a week. Bye.


14. 14
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:07 am
    Katie said:

    Ran away to another continent. He followed. Take a hint!


15. 15
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:10 am
    Ms. Florida Transplant said:

    Tried to leave me for best friend. Divorced year later.


16. 16
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:11 am
    corrie said:

    The Biggest Best Most Adultify-ing thing the Young Me did was to finally Break it off…


17. 17
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:16 am
    Tiffany Brown said:

    decide it’s over. his mom dies. seemed heartless. shoulda gone.

    conjunction junction what’s your function?
    to help me make 12 words into 10
    Thanks Schoolhouse rock.


18. 18
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:20 am
    Tasha said:

    Beat that relationship into the ground. Three rounds. Stomp, stomp.


19. 19
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:29 am
    Spruce Hill said:

    He was a jerk,cheated,took drugs, dumped his ass!


20. 20
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:29 am
    TanyaK said:

    It’s over. One more time. Pregnant and stuck 2 years!


21. 21
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:40 am
    Cheri @ Blog This Mom! said:

    One had dreams, one did not, later, rinse, repeat.


22. 22
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:41 am
    Cheri @ Blog This Mom! said:

    Frick. That was supposed to say “lather . . .”


23. 23
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:41 am
    Michele said:

    Stood up on first date, repeated pattern four years: Dummy!


24. 24
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:41 am
    carson said:

    A leopard can’t change his spots. Don’t bother to try.


25. 25
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:45 am
    janny226 said:

    When he told friends,”We’re having problems;” I was out.


26. 26
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:49 am
    Amelia said:

    Note to self: Alcoholics can’t “slow down.” They must STOP.


27. 27
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:56 am
    Emily Breyfogle said:

    Teenage codependence and manipulation DOESN’T make a good relationship. EVER!


28. 28
    on March 17th, 2009 at 9:58 am
    Lance said:

    18+ Years. She cheated. I still tried to make it work. She cheated more. I was stupid.


29. 29
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:00 am
    RockyAnn said:

    Loved hard – he distanced – I grovel – break – repeat – cry – done.


30. 30
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:02 am
    darla78 said:

    DATED ,BROKE UP, MARRIED ,DIVORCED, 18 YEARS OF QUALITY PEACE


31. 31
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:16 am
    gary rith said:

    Mom’s dog visited over weekend, pooped, peed inside, now unwelcome.


32. 32
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:17 am
    The Other Laura said:

    I tried
    but the sex
    was out of this world.


33. 33
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:21 am
    Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

    One breakup, but it didn’t stick. Married almost 22 years.


34. 34
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:26 am
    kerry said:

    Married co-worker with credit-card problems. Left him, job and country.


35. 35
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:27 am
    Linda_M said:

    Bossy has it right: many more than one fish around


36. 36
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:36 am
    well read hostess said:

    wanted to marry the philanderer. didn’t. dodged that bullet! Hooray!


37. 37
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:37 am
    Elizabeth said:

    I was having fun. He was hurtling toward middle age.


38. 38
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:40 am
    Liza said:

    Lying, cheating, son of a @$#%&@!# ! But, hoo boy! Passion.


39. 39
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:43 am
    Jenny said:

    Dated hairy atheist. 9/11 happened. Reunited. Broke up next month.


40. 40
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:48 am
    Mindy said:

    First love soured first year, needed four more to realize.


41. 41
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:52 am
    L said:

    I was 19, he was 29. Blind date I should have not gone on. 7 month’s of bull—-.


42. 42
    on March 17th, 2009 at 10:55 am
    Jamie said:

    Low self-esteem kept me with direction-less pothead. Finally had enough.


43. 43
    on March 17th, 2009 at 11:05 am
    Kristin said:

    the sex was so good it was hard to leave…


44. 44
    on March 17th, 2009 at 11:12 am
    Emily said:

    Took months to realize he was everything I never wanted.


45. 45
    on March 17th, 2009 at 11:20 am
    Bridget said:

    But he was a musician. How could I say no?


46. 46
    on March 17th, 2009 at 11:21 am
    David said:

    You need to have a relationship in order to have a break-up. Disqualified again.


47. 47
    on March 17th, 2009 at 11:27 am
    Olivia said:

    Lied about age, baby, ex-girlfriend. Truth known two too long.


48. 48
    on March 17th, 2009 at 11:29 am
    Bellamomma said:

    Mindblowing orgasms. Also: Mindblowing stupidity. Took one year to leave.


49. 49
    on March 17th, 2009 at 11:29 am
    Elisa said:

    He was a controlling asshole. I was young. The end.


50. 50
    on March 17th, 2009 at 11:29 am
    Stacey Ball said:

    He lived in Connecticut, I lived in California. Any questions?


51. 51
    on March 17th, 2009 at 11:39 am
    Just Jamie said:

    Still looking for my exit. I remember your litmus test.


52. 52
    on March 17th, 2009 at 11:42 am
    Renee said:

    These are great!


53. 53
    on March 17th, 2009 at 11:48 am
    cartoongoddess said:

    Dated a closet gay. However, he was great arm candy.


54. 54
    on March 17th, 2009 at 11:56 am
    g said:

    I didn’t get that he was gay; took me forever.


55. 55
    on March 17th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
    jp said:

    HS angst, BIG love, married 31 yrs, me still smiling!


56. 56
    on March 17th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
    Aimee said:

    1st love. On off. Then he went to Prison. OFF!!!!!!


57. 57
    on March 17th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
    Carroll said:

    Son got pet iguana then left home — ten years ago!!!!!


58. 58
    on March 17th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
    Lee said:

    Sad, belated realization: Great sex does not a relationship make.


59. 59
    on March 17th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
    POD said:

    Wasn’t black enough for him. He was no Stevie Wonder.


60. 60
    on March 17th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
    Liz C said:

    married at 19, lasted 27 years, some good, more bad.


61. 61
    on March 17th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
    Jen W. said:

    He was a jerk but so cute. My unrequited love.


62. 62
    on March 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
    Carrie said:

    Didn’t think I could do better; I finally wised up!


63. 63
    on March 17th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
    Jen said:

    A Coke machine doesn’t tip on the first rock, either.


64. 64
    on March 17th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
    The Domestic Goddess said:

    High School Sweetheart was a male chauvinist and arrogant. Loser.


65. 65
    on March 17th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
    pam said:

    he was married. said he was separated. he was not.


66. 66
    on March 17th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
    MariaV said:

    Never held on past sell by date, no good, bye!


67. 67
    on March 17th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
    MariaV said:

    Father said his priest friend was his lover, didn’t listen

    [This didn't go past the sell by date, but I wanted to contribute.]


68. 68
    on March 17th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
    Heather said:

    Don’t put bad milk back in the fridge!


69. 69
    on March 17th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
    Kirsten said:

    Kept returning for booty calls and lost a great guy.


70. 70
    on March 17th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
    just me said:

    Threw me out of the house…gave me an STD.
    I am still an ASSHOLE!
    (more than 10…but the STD confession should earn me a few extra words.)


71. 71
    on March 17th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
    Vanessa said:

    He still stalks me after each of his divorces.


72. 72
    on March 17th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
    Suzanne said:

    Married TWO Mama’s Boys (different times) Will I EVER learn?


73. 73
    on March 17th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
    Stacy Quarty said:

    I finally realized that he loved cocaine more than me.


74. 74
    on March 17th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
    rebekah said:

    Husband Primo: On. Off. Eleventy Times. Then I learn: gay!


75. 75
    on March 17th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
    rebekah said:

    Husband Segundo: What he wants=polyamory. What he doesn’t want=me.


76. 76
    on March 17th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
    rebekah said:

    Nice Guy found at last. Two kids. New Life. Bliss.


77. 77
    on March 17th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
    Manic Mommy said:

    Break ups and fist fights and restraining orders, oh my!


78. 78
    on March 17th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
    Reeb said:

    Entire second year: “FIFTY ways to leave your lover”? huh.


79. 79
    on March 17th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
    Reeb said:

    Now on for the duration. Yea. Poor Jen and whatsisname.


80. 80
    on March 17th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
    Have the T-shirt said:

    Boy Toy Asshole lived up to his name. Enough said.


81. 81
    on March 17th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
    noe said:

    he had plans. i wasnt part of any of them.


82. 82
    on March 17th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
    ehme said:

    He invited me to his wedding: Time to break up.


83. 83
    on March 17th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
    kathy in b.c. said:

    Sadly most relationships just meant getting naked! Was the 70″s!!


84. 84
    on March 17th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
    MG said:

    Once a sexist, always a sexist. “Run away! Run away!”


85. 85
    on March 17th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
    Annie said:

    He said “You’re so small compared to – - I mean – - oops.”


86. 86
    on March 17th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
    Kite said:

    Birthday breakup – then wanted friends with benefits status. Stupid me.


87. 87
    on March 17th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
    Just Juli said:

    3.5 yrs on/off. He couldn’t commit. He cheated. Ba-Bye


88. 88
    on March 17th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
    Donna said:

    Hubby was antisocial controller, miserable 20 years, now happily split.


89. 89
    on March 17th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
    renee in seattle said:

    Me: looking for husband. Him: Looking for next bong hit.


90. 90
    on March 17th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
    Christina said:

    Loves me – in love with her – threw da bum out


91. 91
    on March 17th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
    jeri said:

    he cheated with my sister.i took back.had 3 kid together.been apart 13 years…i still can’t count


92. 92
    on March 17th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
    anne marie in philly said:

    married at 27, divorced at 37; 10 years f-ing wasted!


93. 93
    on March 17th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
    Chasinash said:

    Broke up once, twice, third time over two ladies…cheater.


94. 94
    on March 17th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
    delilah said:

    he cried more than I did and wore wife beaters.


95. 95
    on March 17th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
    Helen+ilana=Hi said:

    Marriage will not save broken relationship. Ask how I know

    disclaimer: Mench I’m talking about the ex Mr. me not you!


96. 96
    on March 17th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
    Sven said:

    Vicky, Rebecca, Vicky, Rebecca, Rebecca, Rebecca, different Vicky, came out.


97. 97
    on March 17th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
    Heide said:

    College boyfriend: 2 1/2 years was two years too long.


98. 98
    on March 17th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
    TamiW said:

    Anger control issues. “It will never happen again.” Yeah, right.


99. 99
    on March 17th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    The story of my life is “should have known better.”


100. 100
     on March 17th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
     Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

     As in a bipolar cheating alcoholic? Should have known better.


101. 101
     on March 17th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
     Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

     Not that there is anything wrong with an alcoholic bipolar.


102. 102
     on March 17th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
     Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

     But three girlfriends plus me was a bit too crowded.


103. 103
     on March 17th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
     Suebob said:

     He was convinced I needed fixing. I think I’m fine.


104. 104
     on March 17th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
     Heidi said:

     Every ex, to me: You’re the one that got away!


105. 105
     on March 17th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
     sugarpie said:

     Despite my constantly changing, never REALLY loved me. Eventually overdosed.


106. 106
     on March 17th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
     Catherine McP said:

     Took 15 years firsttime, bad bestfriends. Now bestfriend’s my husband.

     I always cheat on run-on words!


107. 107
     on March 17th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
     Catherine McP said:

     You have to be best friends to have great marriage.


108. 108
     on March 17th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
     heidi said:

     1992: loved him, but he could stop fuqing waitresses. damn.


109. 109
     on March 17th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
     Adorable Girlfriend said:

     A mensch he was not. He was sleeping with another…


110. 110
     on March 17th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
     heyjoe said:

     She psycho. She dumped me, and then I dumped. Repeatedly.


111. 111
     on March 17th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
     KB said:

     He needs to deal with issues relating to his father.


112. 112
     on March 17th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
     Eden said:

     He hinted about marriage while screwing guys on the side.


113. 113
     on March 18th, 2009 at 12:03 am
     Kerri Anne said:

     I got pregnant: he proposed. I miscarried: he left me.


114. 114
     on March 18th, 2009 at 12:21 am
     chantel said:

     All of my relationships shouldn’t have made it past dinner.


115. 115
     on March 18th, 2009 at 12:23 am
     Lisa said:

     dated 6 years, moved in-and out 1 month later..not meant 2b


116. 116
     on March 18th, 2009 at 3:23 am
     Cinthia said:

     I should have known he was married and had others.


117. 117
     on March 18th, 2009 at 7:44 am
     Bush Babe said:

     lust, fun, messy, apart, crap, tried again, married, kids, bliss.


118. 118
     on March 18th, 2009 at 9:37 am
     heidi said:

     he was convinced i needed fixing. marriage counselor didn’t agree. done.


119. 119
     on March 18th, 2009 at 9:57 am
     Tami in NY said:

     We married. It sucks. I regret it. We are miserable.


120. 120
     on March 18th, 2009 at 10:59 am
     Trenches of Mommyhood said:

     Kept going back for more breakup sex. Not worth it!


121. 121
     on March 18th, 2009 at 11:31 am
     Kelly said:

     Two-pump chump: don’t know what the lure was there.


122. 122
     on March 18th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
     Jenna said:

     Two books of love, his = right now, mine = right forever


123. 123
     on March 18th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
     Lynne said:

     I want you back! What have I done?


124. 124
     on March 18th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
     SnowWhitemommy said:

     Flakey actor…young love…enough said.


125. 125
     on March 18th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
     Beeattitude said:

     Married young, numerous infidelities; add abuse and I was gone.


126. 126
     on March 18th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
     Robynn's Ravings said:

     Crumbbum cad, capitulating coward, desperate damsel, invaluable insights, evolved escape.


127. 127
     on March 18th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
     Sara said:

     He left me at prom and I still came back.


128. 128
     on March 18th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
     Auds at Barking Mad said:

     Got pregnant, got married, got divorced 7 years too late!


129. 129
     on March 18th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
     Casey said:

     Nine years. Never married. Thank goodness we didn’t buy house.


130. 130
     on March 18th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
     The Mankini said:

     Too long. She punched me in the nose. I’m out.

     The Magical Mankini


131. 131
     on March 18th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
     Alissa said:

     Green-bean was the cutest pot-smoking dirty-clothes collecting guy a girl could ever love.


132. 132
     on March 18th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
     Royce Cutlass said:

     She.stil.loves.me.and.the.ring.I.gave.her.


133. 133
     on March 18th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
     Cha Cha Snow said:

     I knew within weeks where it was headed, and yet…


134. 134
     on March 19th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
     Nora said:

     I only need two words: MY VIRGINITY.


135. 135
     on March 19th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
     maybelle said:

     Rocker guitarist meets girl, borrows money, cheats, end up alone


136. 136
     on March 21st, 2009 at 12:50 am
     Sissy said:

     Him, OCD; me, not, 20 years later: opposites do attract.


137. 137
     on March 21st, 2009 at 1:00 am
     Sissy said:

     Call, you don’t answer. Assume you are arrested, bad, right?


138. 138
     on March 21st, 2009 at 7:36 am
     Meg said:

     The metamorphasis of beard burn into schtooping the California masseuse.


139. 139
     on March 21st, 2009 at 10:08 pm
     kel said:

     twelve years gone, still at night i dream about him.


140. 140
     on March 21st, 2009 at 10:09 pm
     kel said:

     for valentine’s i got a cheesecake instead of a ring.


141. 141
     on March 22nd, 2009 at 7:42 pm
     Ms. T. said:

     I tried to pretend that size really didn’t matter. Wrong.


142. 142
     on March 23rd, 2009 at 8:22 pm
     Christine T. said:

     Five years dating a complete jerk is six too many.