2008 Woodie Awards
Devil's Advocate
Weekly advice with a devilish twist
Issue date: 3/26/08 Section: Features
Dear Devil's Advocate,
About five months ago, my girlfriend of over 2 years break-up with me and I was devastated. I couldn't sleep at night or function in everyday life. We got back together a couple weeks ago and I was ecstatic. However, I just met this breathtaking girl who I immediately fell for. I know I am in love with my girlfriend, but I just can't get this other girl out of my head. Part of me wants to go after this other girl because my girlfriend might just break-up with me again and I will have missed my chance. I don't know what to do. Can you help me?
Sincerely,
Hesitant Harold
Dear Harold,
As Joe Strummer once queried, "Should I stay or should I go now?" This is one of life's most difficult questions and it has a very complicated answer. You see, it cannot be answered by a simple yes or no. The answer to this question is contingent upon several things.
Just how breathtaking is this new girl? Has she shown any interest in you? What would you say the odds are of your current girlfriend breaking up with you again? How much love do you have for your girlfriend? How many times per week do you get in an argument with your girlfriend? How many times a week do you find yourself missing your girlfriend?
Once you have answered these questions, there is a simple mathematical formula you can use to answer Joe Strummer's question. Multiply the breathtaking factor by the amount of interest she has shown in you. Factor in the amount of love you have for your girlfriend and the odds she will break-up with you. Think about the amount of fights you get into measured up with how many times a day you find yourself missing your girlfriend.
You also need to think about the possibility that you may simply love the ideal version of this new girl. You only see her when she looks her best. You don't see her stripped of her makeup and in her ratty old clothes. Chances are that if you did, then you wouldn't like her as much.
Sincerely,
About five months ago, my girlfriend of over 2 years break-up with me and I was devastated. I couldn't sleep at night or function in everyday life. We got back together a couple weeks ago and I was ecstatic. However, I just met this breathtaking girl who I immediately fell for. I know I am in love with my girlfriend, but I just can't get this other girl out of my head. Part of me wants to go after this other girl because my girlfriend might just break-up with me again and I will have missed my chance. I don't know what to do. Can you help me?
Sincerely,
Hesitant Harold
Dear Harold,
As Joe Strummer once queried, "Should I stay or should I go now?" This is one of life's most difficult questions and it has a very complicated answer. You see, it cannot be answered by a simple yes or no. The answer to this question is contingent upon several things.
Just how breathtaking is this new girl? Has she shown any interest in you? What would you say the odds are of your current girlfriend breaking up with you again? How much love do you have for your girlfriend? How many times per week do you get in an argument with your girlfriend? How many times a week do you find yourself missing your girlfriend?
Once you have answered these questions, there is a simple mathematical formula you can use to answer Joe Strummer's question. Multiply the breathtaking factor by the amount of interest she has shown in you. Factor in the amount of love you have for your girlfriend and the odds she will break-up with you. Think about the amount of fights you get into measured up with how many times a day you find yourself missing your girlfriend.
You also need to think about the possibility that you may simply love the ideal version of this new girl. You only see her when she looks her best. You don't see her stripped of her makeup and in her ratty old clothes. Chances are that if you did, then you wouldn't like her as much.
Sincerely,
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