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7 Ways To Feign A Recent Long Term Relationship

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Per last Sunday’s whiny  column in Modern Love about a woman embarrassed that she hadn’t been in a relationship for 8 years, I’ve provided a list for those whose dry-spell has turned into Death Valley. Here are some lines to hoodwink the one who could end the drought:

1. When your date orders a drink, say “_______ used to love that drink” and then stare down solemnly at your napkin.

2. Memorize this line: “I think we all learn more about ourselves through our relationships.”

3. Reference an exotic vacation with an ex. It’s important that they know you were once in love and traveling.

4. When discussing politics, conveniently mention how “________ ” was a heartless republican.

5. Mention a funeral. You always go to at least one funeral when you’re in a long term relationship.

6.  Invent a “song” that was “your” song with “that” guy/girl. Preferably this will happen to be a song that is playing at the restaurant or bar where you are on your present date.
7. When you’re in a long term relationship you usually share a gym membership and phone plan. This might be an opportune time to talk about how you’re ready to switch carriers once and for all.

About Samantha Schlaifer

Samantha Schlaifer

You have finally made it out of the womb: a bloody little beast wailing away because you're pissed as hell that everyone around you is crying, smiling, and snapping cameras in your face. "Where's the penis?" a man says who you later find out is actually your father. "Why is there so much blood! She is too bloody!" squawks the woman who you later find out is actually your mother. A man in a white coat is telling everyone you have a yellow-skin condition called jaundice. The pleasantly plump woman who is your Grandmother is applying ruby red lipstick, eating a cupcake, and tickling your feet. "Hear that? jaundice! You're a yellow baby! A yellow baby!" First, you've got the wrong genitalia, and then, you're too bloody and too yellow. Your slobbering mouth is already pining for a dry martini. Sam is co-creator of Impersonals. She lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and produces TV commercials and digital video campaigns when she's not moonlighting as a startup entrepreneur. She does not know how to ride a bike, iron, or use a can opener, which results in a lot of taxis, dry-cleaning and takeout. 

1 Comment

  1. “It’s important someone knows you were in love and traveling” — genius!

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