Breaking off a relationship via email is not something I have ever had to consider since I have effectively been off the market since the 80's. (Previous relationships were conveniently ended by, among other things, planes whisking the object of my affection back to his own hemisphere, changes in sexual orientation (his, not mine), and Pat Cash insisting on sticking with his Swedish girlfriend at the time. Very fortunate for me, then, that Mr Laird came along before I could go off on anymore pointless excursions. Happy days.
So perhaps I was a little surprised to find myself writing two breakup letters this week and sending them via email. At first, Mr Laird was somewhat surprised, but I did point out that at least I hadn't done it by text. After a moment's consideration, he agreed that perhaps it was a reasonable way to go about things under the circumstances.
The thing is, when you have put a lot of time and effort into a relationship and you don't want the other party to think that you weren't ever appreciative or 100% committed at the time, it's important to choose your words carefully.
And that is how two out of my three kitchen company contenders were sent on their merry way.
I am pleased to say that we have remained friends.
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