Maccers has written an excellent guide on how to survive a breakup. She provides concrete, practical advice, such as:
Wallow, wallow, wallow. Bore your friends shitless with constant droning. Drink yourself into a coma and have a one night stand with the most hideous individual you can find. Call every single guy you’ve met in the last 10 years and invite them out for drinks. Tell them you’re paying. Beg your friends to call every single guy they’ve met in the last 10 years and to fix you up on a blind date. Tell them you’re paying.
and one of her readers provided a gem:When he comes crawling back in 3-6 months time, sleep with him precisely once and then dump him.
Some of these things I managed to figure out myself during the course of various breakups over the years, but it’s always nice to get additional pointers.
[via NewYorkish]
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I’ve got two words for you: Breakup Girl. No, the content’s not exactly recent, but it’s a lifesaver nonetheless.
Believe me – I know.
I’ve got two words for you: Breakup Girl. No, the content’s not exactly recent, but it’s a lifesaver nonetheless.
Believe me – I know.
Can one AFFORD to break up if the above are the cures? Not to mention liver damage…
Can one AFFORD to break up if the above are the cures? Not to mention liver damage…
Here’s one surefire way to get over a breakup, ladies…:
Start dating real guys instead of the assholes who just dumped you! (And no, there’s no baggage here on my end.)
Here’s one surefire way to get over a breakup, ladies…:
Start dating real guys instead of the assholes who just dumped you! (And no, there’s no baggage here on my end.)
If you can show us where these guys are, my friend, we will happily date them. I promise.
If you can show us where these guys are, my friend, we will happily date them. I promise.
No-one can tell you where they are. They are usually like me: rare, quiet, and not looking.
No-one can tell you where they are. They are usually like me: rare, quiet, and not looking.
I’m not sure about Maccers’ guide. It sounds a bit extreme and unhealthy. Why sleep with a hideous guy when you can sleep with a not-bad guy? Why pay when they can pay? Blind dates or any dates with single guy, MAKE THEM PAY otherwise they should never expect to be in your presence. No, it’s not that we cannot afford it. It’s a respectful and nice gesture and the least they can do if they want to take you out. One method that’s helped me through my breakup: THERAPY. If you go through the NYU Psychoanalysis facility, it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. It can be affordable and helpful.
I’m not sure about Maccers’ guide. It sounds a bit extreme and unhealthy. Why sleep with a hideous guy when you can sleep with a not-bad guy? Why pay when they can pay? Blind dates or any dates with single guy, MAKE THEM PAY otherwise they should never expect to be in your presence. No, it’s not that we cannot afford it. It’s a respectful and nice gesture and the least they can do if they want to take you out. One method that’s helped me through my breakup: THERAPY. If you go through the NYU Psychoanalysis facility, it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. It can be affordable and helpful.
I think Maccers was being incredibly sarcastic (and funny, in my opinion). In the real world, friends, family, working out, therapy — taking care of yourself first — is the way to get through it. You’re absolutely right! I’m not sure I agree about paying, though. I think it’s nice to take turns. You can read all about it here.
I think Maccers was being incredibly sarcastic (and funny, in my opinion). In the real world, friends, family, working out, therapy — taking care of yourself first — is the way to get through it. You’re absolutely right! I’m not sure I agree about paying, though. I think it’s nice to take turns. You can read all about it here.