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Il Boston Globe, come quasi tutti i giornali, è anche su internet e, sempre come quasi tutti i giornali del pianeta, alla pagina “standard” gli si affiancano varie rubriche, opinioni e blog. Uno di questi blog, è il solito spazio riservato su giornali e riviste, alla cosiddetta “posta del cuore”. Donne insoddisfatte, rapporti che si logorano, gelosie e paure di una relazione, sono gli argomenti principali. Ma la settimana scorsa, senza alcuna avvisaglia, la casella di posta della curatrice della rubrica ha avuto il piacere di ricevere la lettera proposta di seguito:

Q: I am a 30 Year old male. I have been dating a wonderful woman for 2.5 years. I would describe everything about her as perfect except for one thing. She absolutely refuses to [make me a grilled cheese sandwich]. Now I want to ask her to marry me, but the thought of going the rest of my life without receiving [grilled cheese sandwiches] is definitely a worry. I fear I may resent her eventually, or possibly feel the need to seek [grilled cheese sandwiches] out somewhere else when enough time has passed. It has already been 2.5+ years since I last experienced a [grilled cheese sandwich]. It is starting to consume my thoughts. I don’t know if this one thing is enough to be a deal-breaker. Everything else is perfect. I don’t know what to do!

– [Needing Grilled Cheese], Boston

A: NGC, have you talked to this woman about why she’s so opposed to grilled cheese? Do her reasons seem valid and specific (past trauma, health issues, etc.)? Is there any room for negotiation? Has she always been opposed to grilled cheese or is it just specific to you?

You must tell her that the lack of grilled cheese is standing in the way of your commitment. I know it’s difficult to say – it sounds so petty and selfish — but I’m here to tell you it’s a valid concern. You’ve probably heard this before, but disagreements about sex and money are usually what end relationships. If you’re resenting her now, fast forward 10 years. It will get worse.

Grilled cheese sandwiches are awesome. Especially with tomatoes and fancy cheese, like Brie. But some people would rather eat them than make them. And some people are allergic to them and can’t go near them.

But you’re not allergic. You like them a lot. If your girlfriend can’t come up with a grilled-cheese compromise, yes, to quote the wise Liz Lemon, this may be a deal breaker, ladies. Is the rest of her perfect enough to balance the sexual incompatibility?

Readers? Am I wrong? Can one live without grilled cheese if it’s their favorite food? Should a 30-year-old have to make that sacrifice? Share your thoughts here. And remember — be respectful, G-rated, and thoughtful. Not like I need to ask. You guys are pros.

– Meredith

Riassumendo:

un uomo scrive alla posta del cuore per sapere se è giusto che non sposi più la donna con la quale è impegnato da due anni e mezzo, perchè non gli prepara i panini al formaggio grigliato. 

Assolutamente un genio

via Boston.com