Dear Eric,

I am sorry to have to say that our romantic relationship will have to end. Although you say our relationship is of the utmost importance to you, your behavior does not indicate as much. This is evidenced by your refusing to stay and discuss a problem and instead driving 65 miles an hour away from me with a cloud of dust blowing into my face. If that is how you show you prioritize our relationship, I would hate to see how everything else in your life thrives, being that they are further down on your list of important things than I am.

That said, I do enjoy your sense of humor, intellect, and other qualities that make you good company. I also appreciate the many things we have in common as well as the many ways of life we share. On paper, we make a perfect pair. In reality, we are too emotionally different. When you are upset, you withdraw. I can't deal with that because my biggest fear is abandonment. I am not a person you can withdraw from without scarring me in some way. So, this is the end. I did love you, and I do love you still. Here’s hoping we have a lovely friendship always because you are most pleasing company.