There’s no easy way to say this. The Chickpea and I have decided to “take a break.”
It was a totally mutual split. Well, maybe it was a little more mutual on his side. Ok, who am I kidding. He dumped me. I’m a total wreck. I don’t know what I’m going to do without him! He said it wasn’t necessarily the fights that brought us to this, because making up was always so fun, but he seems to think I was “beginning to take him for granted.” He also said some other rubbish like “the passion has died down because I think the thrill of the chase is gone” and “You’re way too clingy.” Part of me agrees with him, I mean, we’d become very comfortable with each other and I’d begun wondering what things might be like with other legumes, and I’m pretty sure he’s been seeing other people behind my back (which I’m okay with- I knew going in that Monsieur Garbanzo was a bit of a “ladies man”), but I really didn’t see this coming. I thought we had a future together! The Chickpea tried to let me down easily by saying he just doesn’t “think it’s fair to either of us to continue to play this game.”
We’re still going to be “friends”- I mean, how could we not after all we’ve been through? It doesn’t make this any less hard and I feel like I am mourning the end to this last chapter in my life. I know that in the future, we will run in to each other from time to time (we have so many mutual friends!) and we’ll hug and share a good laugh or two, but right now, I just want to be alone with a carton of vegan ice cream while dramatically sitting at a window, watching the rain. Until we meet again, Chickpea, I’ll be watching you.
Good-bye for now, my dear Chickpea. Good-bye for now.
All Photos taken by Chris Miller
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Sad to hear about you and the chickpea parting company..well I guess it’s important to try out some other beans before committing yourself for life.
Haha, so enjoyed your VeganMoFo, got a whole heap of great recipes to try out now!
You’re so right- there’s no need to settle when it comes to beans.
I’m so glad you enjoyed my month o’ chickpeas!
HAHAHA oh Kristy- that song with the pictures was so beautiful
Completely brightened my morning!
Oh good- I was hoping it would put a little smile on someone’s face. I’m so happy it was yours.
It’s been a really incredible and beautiful relationship, but I think it’s right that you both start seeing other people now. I hope you can both still be friends.
Incredible Round Up Kristy!
Thanks, Somer- you’re totally right. I need to play the bean field.
I literally *just* saw the chickpea on Match.com – he’s totally moving on…
In other news, I now want some hummus.
That slimy jerk! I’m so glad you told me. I’m totally playing the field with tons of other foods too, so…
Totally made me smile.
Oh good- I was hoping it would do that!
Awesome post! I love all of the Friends references – especially on the title! And the song for the pictures was such a great touch. It’s sad that it had to end this way, but you’ll always have MoFo…
Thanks- I’m so glad you got the Friends references. I was hoping at least someone would.
Fabulous! I am happy to hear you are taking it well Kristy – in time you will get over it, though it has been a beautiful month together! See you at the Potluck!
Thanks, Shira- it’s support like your’s that’s getting me through this rough time.
See ya at the Potluck!
You’re hilarious!
I mean.. I’m so sorry to hear. It must be rough! I once had a relationship with black beans that couldn’t be rivaled, but in the end just got boring. We meet every so often for a fiery fling, I think it’s better this way.
Thank you! I’m so happy to hear that you and the black bean still meet up- gives me hope.
Noooo. one month is not enough to know anyone
you guys should think about meeting up later 
and you cannot keep me in suspense till monday.. a- you have a post planned for monday already? b- curiosity will kill me and take my sleep away!
I think we’ll still meet up occasionally for fiery flings. you know.
I’d already written my post for Monday and there’s something you mentioned in your post today that I cover in my post. No biggie. Nothing crazy. Please don’t die in suspense.
Oh, Kristy! You can do so much better. I mean, I left Chickpeas cousins in my fridge one day and within a few hours, the little jerks sprouted tails. Not cool, not cool at all.
On to bigger and better things
Like pumpkins.
Those a**holes! I’m starting to feel much better about this whole thing already.
Hahaha! How heartbreaking. I am sure you will be able to move on though! Great MOFO Kristy, I loved all your posts!
Thanks, Melissa! I’m starting to feel better about this whole break-up already.
I am so sad. Clingy is not good though, you could do better.
I’m glad you didn’t burn the fantastic photos.
Great post
Thanks, Gigi. I’m think I’m almost totally over him. I’ve been playing the field with all sort of different foods. I hope he’s jealous.
Hahaha you are so amazing Kristy – your Vegan MOFo was my favorite one, excellent job!!
That is a huge compliment, Heather- there were soooo many great mofo themes out there. Thank you so much!