Not always 'the talk' but the unequal expectations talk
They've got issues; you cope with them. You have issues[1], they co^H^H shouldn't have to deal with that shit - that's your job, surely? Feck knows a relationship shouldn't be a struggle, but it's always going to cause *some* inconvenience and compromise to both parties.

The one I can't understand is the 'seeing every two to three weeks' relationship - that's not a relationship, that's an acquaintance you fuck. I see my friends more often than that! The best part is when they expect you to find a solution (read : being a mug and doing lots of travelling) rather than them.

Is it unreasonable to be suspicious of someone who is suggesting spending *one* weekend with you and at least two elsewhere? Logic suggests effort is better expended finding a date in the two weekend location, which given that they want to date you and are actively looking also suggests that....

I love your 'breakup through the medium of mime' Mr. Flimflam too, not that that's ever happened with someone who was very much old enough to know better.. Don't expect respect when you do the rampant flirting before honest, open conversation.

[1] Issues like, you know, wanting more attention than a quick fuck and going out a bit.
(EssY, Tue 24 Apr 2007, 15:40, Reply)