I mean, I guess “this has run its course” is not bullshit for the person saying it, right? It may seem like BS to the other person though. At a certain point (mid 20’s or so I guess), basically every “casual” relationship is entered into with the thought that it may go somewhere more serious, right? So there’s bound…

That’s certainly true. Usually my friends just give me an eye roll and move on. But you’re doing the Lord’s work here, putting me in my place.

Oh you’re way more cranky than I am. Don’t think your excessively snarky response to a throwaway comment on a subject of no particular social importance is any less cliched than the behavior of which you’re accusing me. I mean, at any point you could’ve said to yourself, “he made a dumb comment,” and just moved on…

So then I was “unfunny,” not a sanctimonious twat. You seem like a peach.

So, how long have you been practicing?

Unhinged, but with a real gift for the written word.

Legit question - what’s the best way to end it? I always sucked at that, whether the relationship was casual or not. But I’m especially curious as to how to end something that was casual.

Well, I guess “chilling out and gaining some perspective” wouldn’t be the point of going to music festivals. I’ve been, it was a joke. Chill out.

So, not a bad seat in the house unless you were there for the bulk of the events the arena actually hosted?

C’mon, this shouldn’t just be a nerd thing - if you’re going to make a “pithy” “pop culture” reference, you need to really commit to it.

Brendan Byrne and US Air? Arenas that don’t exist/host hockey any more?

Ban all swim teams!

Yea, the “Adequate Man” articles have been a little weird lately. The brunch article was the same, like pieces geared towards early 20’s whoo girls.

Is there any point to going to a music festival other than ingesting questionable substances and engaging in questionable sexual acts with questionable people?

I think my problem here is that it's very rare I wake up after drinking/hungover anymore. I'm old.

I find them charming.

I’m actually from South Jersey originally. It’s true! The majority of South Jersey (once you get about 20 miles outside of either Philadelphia or Atlantic City) is all fields and farmlands. There’s even a nice little winery that makes blueberry and cranberry wine using locally grown ingredients.

Defensive New Jerseyan over here, if you haven’t guessed. :) The property taxes are insane and certain parts are crowded, but it’s really a lovely state with great beaches, farms, hiking, skiing, etc. Gets a bad rep from Jersey Shore, Real Housewives, and that one stretch of the Turnpike that cuts through the most…

Tim Horton’s over DD any day of the week.

Says someone from Middle America whose only concept of the state is based on watching Jersey Shore? The fact that you consider DD your favorite breakfast sandwich is indicative of exactly how much you’re missing out on.