I recently broke up with a long-term, live-in girlfriend. What is the gentlemanly way to divvy up our stuff?Breaking Bad, Boston
Dear Mr. Bad,
Traditionally a gentleman gives all things to his parting lady and counts his freedom as worth the cost. He keeps his dignity. However, times change. So take your computer.
A gentleman should be straightforward and honest about what he wants, but open to negotiation. Don't be a jerk about stuff that can be replaced.
The only flaw with this approach is that you may end up back in the failing relationship because you are too nice and it is too much work to split up your stuff. So don't be a pushover. Be a man, write down what you want, what you'd be willing to let her keep in exchange and get out.
In the end, a gentleman still gives more than he gets. Now, we just have to help take more stuff to the dump.
Until We Meet Again,
The Gentlemen
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