Letters to the Editor
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Okay, I think some of the posters are getting it all wrong...
I don't think that boyfriend is an @sshole or has serious issues. I think he's a regular guy who clearly has a busy life with a job that requires that he be on the road or in the air a bit.
This is about the girlfriend. She doesn't know how to take care of herself and not inconvenience herself in a DATING relationship.
BF shouldn't have to give up a key if he doesn't want to. GF should take a hint! He likes her, he wants to date her, but he doesn't want to live with her.
They could have been dating for 6 months. We don't know. If they'd been dating for only 3 months would you suddenly get his POV? But even if it were 6 months or a year is not marriage. Personally I think that you should only trade keys after being engaged. I personally have rarely enjoyed having the responsibility of a key. He's out of town and I have a key so he wants me to water plants and feed dogs and pick up mail suddenly? I have free time and the cable guy is coming, so can I sit and wait for the visit SINCE I HAVE A KEY?! Yeesh!
It's an overrated relationship milestone. And I think that the issue is way on GF's part, not his. Dating is only an inconvenience to those who want something more.