Terminal Love (1044 hits)
Category: RomanceRating: 1.33 on 28 reviews (Rate this item) (V)
Submitted by Parlor Trick (View user info) at 2004-08-20 12:52:57 EDT
Thursday wasn't good, Friday either and then ...
"I'm utterly exhausted in the evenings these days, maybe we could get together in the afternoon sometime?"
There it was. The moment in a relationship when you know, beyond all previous quilted and tamper resistant coats of denial the tumor is malignant. The relationship is terminal.
Pretty much all relationships or 'trials of anguish and despair 'as I call them, end this way. I've been told the 'Happily Ever After' version is also available in limited edition for pay subscribers only.
But in most cases somebody has to play the role of executioner while the other pleads in vain for its life. It's never balanced in the end. It seems the parties never agree to the proper to time for euthanasia. But relationships almost always die.
Look around, there are countless wounded and dying romances limping along with single downtrodden caretakers reluctant to put them out of their misery. It's not an easy thing to take what was once vibrant, loving and playful and simply lock it away, quit feeding it, resist any temptation to let it out, resuscitate and help it thrive. Just sit back and let it die.
I tried to reach you, to let you know we were in danger. It was serious this time. You looked at us and the weak and fading thing we had created and beat it over the head with old conversations and conflicting interpretations until we were too far gone and all you had left to offer were your warmest condolences.
You left the remains of us with me to sort through, to tie the ends and make arrangements to move forward and lay things to rest.
And somewhere on a Saturday night, home alone I held onto us still and hallow until, finally quiet, I let go and we were gone and another relationship passed in the night.
User Reviews
Submitted by Loren1 (user info) at 2004-12-23 15:05:08 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Hmpf. I usually hate shit like this, but this was quite good. Not too sappy, not too long, but juuuuuust right.
Submitted by Jesus_Loves_TwEE (user info) at 2004-12-23 14:56:27 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by Stabkill (user info) at 2004-09-30 12:11:26 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I just noticed your response. I have read some of your stuff and think that we will have a good fight! I'm concerned I will get destroyed, but it's all in fun. :) Glad I'm facing an opponent that is going to actually write a story. You better have your game face on, because I plan to!
And I recognize the fact that you are female now. Heh. Thanks for responding. I don't care what happened or whatever reasoning was behind all that mess you talked of though.... Just that you compete.
I wish I knew how to get to that page to figure out what you've rated people on Ubersite.... (I want to check my own page to see if I've rated any of your stories before). Do you know how to do this? Anyway.... GOOD LUCK!!!
+2 for this short story. Well made, so this is of great concern to me.
Submitted by Durae (user info) at 2004-09-03 14:28:05 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by Pooz (user info) at 2004-08-24 04:34:46 EDT (#)
Ranking: -2
PISS
Submitted by ParlorTrick (user info) at 2004-08-24 03:20:14 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Alright! A couple of unexpected overtime +2's and one from a self proclaimed hard core prick - a good night.
Although I can't help but think that mentioning Kristen's G-spot has somehow helped. Should I tell her I'm using her G-spot? No, she must be aware of it don't you think?
(Thanks GC)
Submitted by Ex_Lux_Astrum (user info) at 2004-08-24 02:38:29 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
That was fucking beautiful...very poignant. And I'm a cynical, hardcore prick who rarely admits shit like that.
Amor,Requiescat in pace
Submitted by Kaelic (user info) at 2004-08-24 02:34:47 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Oh, and by the way, way better than Kristen's G-spot.
Submitted by Kaelic (user info) at 2004-08-24 02:33:10 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Hey, forget that. This was grand self indulgent whining. Feel free to express anytime. I liked it quite a bit.
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2004-08-24 02:22:29 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
You can find me on AIM someday if you get this. T048001247 (a T and all numbers)
Submitted by dakingisdead (user info) at 2004-08-23 22:27:56 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
"I've been told the 'Happily Ever After' version is also available in limited edition for pay subscribers only."
I've got one of those. I hope.
http://www.ubersite.com/m/41782
Submitted by not_the_cheesecake (user info) at 2004-08-22 14:20:18 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
nicely done
Submitted by FilthyAssistant (user info) at 2004-08-22 14:04:31 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
+1 for the post
+1 for being infinitely more interesting than Kristen's G-spot
Submitted by NetProphet (user info) at 2004-08-22 13:51:26 EDT (#)
Ranking: -1
No Comment
Submitted by ParlorTrick (user info) at 2004-08-22 13:28:14 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Thank you for catering to my self-induldgent whining....
(and the rest GC - made my day)
Submitted by Fartman (user info) at 2004-08-21 10:11:51 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
+1 because this is nicely done.
+1 for not dwelling on it. The pic says it all.
By the way, where can I see the MS Paint of Kristens G-spot ?
I mean, ah, never mind...
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2004-08-21 02:17:59 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Let me help raise that rating a bit.
ParlorTrick: I know exactly what you mean here.
A person with serious career ambitions will often sacrifice a relationship almost unconciously, setting it aside because the energy they put into it is needed to fuel what is going on in their job. They shut out everything else. I'm guilty of it in the past, it's something I've been trying to change.
If this just happened, I'm sorry. That sucks... and..
I cannot see how anyone who is less than slavishly dedicated to their career could possibly ignore the open invitation to bask in the nearness of classic beauty and caring attention a good lady like you could offer.
Submitted by ParlorTrick (user info) at 2004-08-20 22:21:57 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
OK. I'm slightly ineburated and annoyed that this post is going to get a ranking less than 1. (I know MickGinny - be above the ratings.) But really, screw it - if a MS Paint of Kristens G-spot is considered 3 times better...then well...I'm going to bed.
Submitted by kiketta (user info) at 2004-08-20 17:23:21 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2004-08-20 15:53:21 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
oooh mr macho.. who the fuck are you, anyway?
I assume you are one of the random idiots that show up on posts just to say
"you suck! die! OMG! like LOL!" We don't need you or want you here.
So this post may not appeal to your manly needs. So say "good effort but I
didn't like it".
Then you can take a rusty work screw and jab it in your eye a few times.
Have fun, fucktard.
Parlortrick, got your message.
Submitted by ParlorTrick (user info) at 2004-08-20 15:33:53 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Whoa now Mr. Macho - The post (which is clearly specified as being in the romance category in order to protect Uber's more 'insensitive' viewers from accidentally being offended by it) is about the nature of relationships dying. Pretty much everyone has experienced it and I think most are affected emotionally by it in some way.
If you, in all your macho glory are immune to such things more power to you. But I really don't think your implied definition of a man agrees with mine or Einsteins's or any of the amazing men I know. No matter.
I think Munkey was being sensitive (and yes therefore she is a lesbian) to the fact that while the topic might not be of interest to all, the writing doesn't deserve a -2.
Submitted by Mr. Munkey <I'm an Asshole> at 2004-08-20 14:57:06 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
On the other hand:
Assholes = Men
E = Mc2
Who can argue?
Submitted by Mr. Macho <Munkey is a dyke> at 2004-08-20 14:39:06 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2004-08-20 13:32:31 (#)
Ranking: 2
I see the assholes are out in full force today...
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Assholes meaning men, right Munkey? Let me see now, where should I begin?
Dear Munkeypants, it's time you learned some of the facts of life.
Fact #1: Boys are not like girls. Just because they are not sensitive to sappy-sweet, longing for lost love stories does not mean they're assholes. It means they're MEN.
I always thought you were a rug muncher. Bah!
Submitted by Gnome (user info) at 2004-08-20 13:33:02 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
+2 to offset the heater. not worth a negative rating.
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2004-08-20 13:32:31 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I see the assholes are out in full force today...
good post.
Submitted by bubba69 (user info) at 2004-08-20 13:31:18 EDT (#)
Ranking: -2
go away
Submitted by heater (user info) at 2004-08-20 13:12:32 EDT (#)
Ranking: -2
Jilted [Heat]; sucks doesn't it.
Submitted by lrw (user info) at 2004-08-20 13:02:19 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
sad