[akoboldfrying]

Being let go from a job sucks.

So does being dumped from a relationship. You might not be able to find another relationship in 6+ months. But I don't think people would seriously propose that people should therefore not be able to leave a relationship.

[veryemartguy]

great analogy dude. Totally relevant.

[akoboldfrying]

Thanks!

A lot of people would focus on the many obvious differences, and use those to deflect attention from the important similarity I was highlighting: That they are both things that ought to exist only so long as both parties want them to.

[Toutouxc]

You do realize that having a girlfriend actually doesn't pay for your rent, food and medication?

[akoboldfrying]

Everybody realises this. That said, a huge number of people around the world are financially dependent on their partner. (One of the main goals of feminism has been to normalise relationships where this is not the case.)

The fundamental question is: Should employers be obligated to employ the people they hire forever?