Although both Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer looked chummy at the Oscars a few weeks ago, recent rumors are now saying the couple have quietly gone their separate ways. In reaction to the news, the whole world does a collective eye roll. Who didn’t see this coming? Has there ever been a true success story of an on again/off again relationship? The problem with these type of couples is that they keep doing the same thing while expecting different results. It’s like eating a chocolate cake every day and expecting to lose weight.

It’s good whenever couples try to work things out. One reason I believe divorce rates are so high is because people today seem more impatient and less likely to make an effort to turn an unfavorable situation into something favorable. But if a couple already threw in a towel once, rarely do I see a reason for them to pick up the gloves and go in for round two. I don’t know, perhaps someone can prove me wrong? Can a couple really thrive on an on again/off again relationship?