Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Dave says

(5,446 posts)

3. As a man, I can confidently say I'd never abandon my partner like that in a million years, not for Musk's fortune...

Reply to Coventina (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 05:28 PM

Apr 13

...not for anything. And I'm not even talking about the accident. If my partner and I were out for a hike *together*, then we return together. No amount of disagreement (even if my partner suddenly professed a deep love for Hitler or Trump**) would lead me to leave her behind. Now, I might walk behind her if we were arguing, and I might call an Uber later, but we left on the hike together, we'll return from the hike together.

I just don't understand how people can be so cold and selfish. They belong to another universe, not the one I inhabit.

Notes
** And I'd have known long before the hike if my partner had a deep love for sadistic fascists. We wouldn't have made it to the point where we go on hikes together.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

18 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

wcmagumba 2naSalit kcoates calimary mtairyguy erronis Jarqui rampartd Klondike Kat raging moderate Blue Dotty WENSTJDON Permanut DiverDave shanti Grey5 NNadir Ferryboat

28 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

If He Leaves You on a Mountain, End Your Relationship [View all] Coventina Apr 13 OP

People need self-awareness and recognition of boundaries. bucolic_frolic Apr 13 #1

It seems that people in many areas are no longer being taught to care for each other, just take care of yourself... wcmagumba Apr 13 #2

As a man, I can confidently say I'd never abandon my partner like that in a million years, not for Musk's fortune... Dave says Apr 13 #3

That's the way I feel. No matter the horrible argument, get back safely and then say the sayanoras. erronis Apr 13 #8

Never Cirsium Apr 13 #15

It's not "men"; it's "some men". maxsolomon Apr 13 #4

Of course "NOT ALL MEN" but it is a male problem. Coventina Apr 13 #5

Testosterone. maxsolomon Apr 13 #6

Maybe not all but a big hunk of it. efhmc Apr 13 #7

It can go both ways... BeneteauBum Apr 13 #12

Not about meeting criteria Cirsium Apr 13 #17

Competitive sailing can be dangerous BeneteauBum Apr 13 #22

Women have levels slightlv Apr 13 #18

DEFINITELY!!! calimary Apr 13 #9

Lack of love, plain and simple. patphil Apr 13 #10

People make my head and heart hurt EdmondDantes_ Apr 13 #11

Dale Carnegie suggested going canoeing with a lover before marrying them IronLionZion Apr 13 #13

This is a form of deadly abuse ms.pamela Apr 13 #14

Dominance Nasruddin Apr 13 #16

Another male checking in.. Permanut Apr 13 #19

I find this saddening more than anything. harumph Apr 13 #20

I think in general people need to be more conscientious meadowlander Apr 13 #21

If he abandons you anywhere... Iggo Apr 13 #23

A person who is taller has a longer stride. milestogo Apr 13 #24

Amazing Cirsium Apr 13 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 13 #26

Here's an earlier article from The Guardian: hunter Apr 14 #27

I'm I man and I would never leave a person in distress behind unless it was to get help... NNadir Apr 14 #28

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»If He Leaves You on a Mou...»Reply #3