To Upgrade or to Break-up {Gadling}

Sep 1st 2006 4:15PM He should have seen the problem before he agreed, she should recognize it was not a personal slight.

Flying can be stressful, and as a frerquent flier he was used to getting upgrades. When someone asks you if you are a God- you say YES. If someone asks you if you want an upgrade- you don't say- "hold on a minute I need to talk with my girlfriend." I can see how he would agree to the upgrade without thiking....but that was the problem. He should have stoped for a second and considered her feelings. Novice mistake that every guy makes. If he is smart- it won't happen again, and he will be 'considerate' in the future.

She should recognize that he is just excited about the upgrade, and in a perfect world she should be excited for him. If he doesn't feel bad about sitting apart, why should she? It doesn't mean he doesn't love her- it just means he would rather spend time in relative comfort then uncomfortable and grumpy. It is also important to point out that since he is taller (probably) the larger leg room makes a BIG difference. I'm always jealous that my wife can curl up in the seat, and I don't even fit.

If she thought about it she would be happy that he is happy, and that should be all that matters. Being bitchy about someones elses fortune is unattractive. She sould have teased him that she will miss him, and when he offered her the seat she should turn it down with a smile, pat his arm and say:

"Honey, Your so big- you'll feel better up there- anyway I thought I saw some cute guys already get in with seats in the back of the plane..."