The Rebellious Girl’s Guide to a Breakup

We’ve all been there… Whether it’s your choice or theirs, you lost someone you cared about. Now, there are a million ways people can deal with breakups ranging from gallons of Ben & Jerrys to crying by a sunset. But, if you’re anything like me and prefer the edgier side of life, this breakup guide is for you.

Try a New Haircut

This is one of the most classic post-breakup actions. This is your time to take drastic measures because this is a new you! If you’re a brunette, try dying your hair bleach blonde. If you have long hair, try a bob. Dye it, chop it, shave a design into the back of your head… Express yourself via your locks.

Get a Tattoo

Getting a tattoo is one of my favorite activities, in general. So, if you already have tats, add to the collection. If you’re a tattoo virgin, take a friend and get something tiny. There are shops everywhere, and sometimes tattoo parlors do special deals for Friday the 13th. Whether it’s a tiny lightning bolt or a quote that covers your ribs, take the ink plunge.

Get a Piercing

Again, getting piercings is one of my favorite things to do. In fact, I’m running out of places to pierce. Especially if you’re wary of a tattoo, a piercing could be your best option. This could include your ears, belly button, nose, eyebrow… If it’s piercable, look into it. If you don’t like it, you can take it out – plain and simple. This can be done at almost any tattoo shop which may have deals from time to time on piercings, too.

Cut Up Pictures

You know those hundreds of pictures you have saved on your phone of you and your S.O.? Get them printed cheap at Walmart, delete them from your phone, and take a scissor to them! After you’re done, you can throw the shreds out, burn them (if it’s safe for the environment), whatever. Trust me, it feels better to chop up something than just deleting the pictures from wherever they’re saved.

(Safely) Destroy Some of Their Things

Now, let’s be clear. Arson is never okay. Destroying things that will cause harm to the environment in the end is never okay. But, if you have some old t-shirts, maybe a baseball cap, or any other little thing that is okay to destroy, do it. Of course, never destroy anything that the other person may want back. But, if they’re okay with losing it, throw it in a fire pit and light a match. Cut their clothes up into little rags and use them for cleaning. Do what you have to do (safely, of course).

Put Together a Playlist

If that means sad songs, then go with that. But, if you’re looking for a way to take out your anger, I suggest some of the best breakup anthems ever created. If you’re not in the mood to create one from scratch, Spotify has hundreds that will fit with how you’re feeling.

Let Yourself Feel

Yes, I know. This is not very “rebellious.” But, letting yourself feel emotions is healthy. What’s not healthy is clinging onto them for dear life. But, it’s okay to be sad. It’s okay to be angry. It’s what you do in those moments that can lead to toxicity.

In the end, you need to handle a breakup in a way that is most positive for you and your mental health. As someone who has tried every single post-breakup action in the book, I can positively say that the ones listed above are what worked best for me. But, remember, go at your own speed and always put your mental health first.

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Emmie Pombo is a latte and tattoo-loving Tennessean who specializes in mental health and beauty writing. She holds a degree in Journalism and a certification in Makeup Artistry and Airbrushing. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

7 Signs You And Your Partner Should Definitely Breakup

You probably clicked on this article for two reasons. One is that you think this is click bait and I have zero clue about what I’m talking about and are looking to troll me and my relationship advice for the entire Internet to see. Two is that you’re in a relationship where you are unhappy or borderline unhappy and want to know if it’s just you that’s feeling this way. If it’s reason one – go home. If it’s reason two – you’re not alone.

I was in several long-term relationships in my life where I overstayed my welcome. Sometimes, there are warning signs and red flags that are right in front of your face – waving in thin air – but you stay because you don’t want to lose something special – comfort. Far too long, people stay in relationships they are severely unhappy in because of being comfortable and, the fear of being alone. For these two reasons, we find ourselves settling – wondering what else is out there and is there someone better suited for me – and yet, we may lose opportunities to meet those someones because we are suffering in our own despair.

There are a lot of tell-tale signs that point to a relationship ending, but, some people don’t want to face the truth. But, when it’s there, there’s no denying it.

1. You’ve lost that loving feeling.

Sure, I just took song lyrics and made it a point – but it’s actually true. When you look at your partner and no longer smile right away or feel that “overcome with emotion” sensation – chances are, you’re falling out of love with them. You want to look at them less and when they come home from work – it’s just “whatever.” The more you fall out of love, the less love you will feel. We all know how it feels to look at someone we are in love with. We laugh, we get giddy, we smile and we become hot and bothered (sometimes). But, when you feel indifferent towards them, you’re going to begin to resent them eventually. Their qualities you once loved will become flaws and sooner or later – you’ll hate yourself for not ending it.

This Guy’s Story About His Psycho Ex Is So Insane, I Need 10 Therapy Sessions To Deal With It

When we hear stories about people’s “crazy exes,” at first, we’re skeptical. But, the more we hear about their psycho ways, the more we realize it’s safer to never date anyone at all, ever, than to end up in a relationship with someone who is this crazy. Twitter user @Hoemar___  took us on a journey of ridiculous twists and turns when he decided to share the story of his psycho ex with all of his followers.

As if this wasn’t bad enough, it gets even worse.

People Reveal The Pettiest Thing Their Ex Has Ever Done And It’ll Have You Swear Off Dating Forever

Breakups can be hard for everyone involved sometimes. Other times, one person is hurt way worse than the other. When this happens, whoever gets hurt the worst wants to get sweet, sweet revenge on the person who broke their heart. While physical violence is frowned upon in society, and no one wants to go to jail, the next best thing is to be absolutely petty. What’s a better way to get back at someone who hurt you than by stealing something, breaking something, or constantly reminding them how much of an awful person they are? People online shared the pettiest things their ex has ever done for “revenge” after a breakup and the responses will really make you thankful for never having to date any of these savage souls.

thedoctorismyparabatai:

My ex-husband gave me back my KitchenAid mixer but kept all the attachments.

techdumay:

Stole and used checks on my name,
sold my TV via facebook- all while i was moving out.

But her grand finale must be waiting for me outside my doorstep, on my birthday, with a wrapped dildo in her hand.

Two years after we broke up!

While i was living with my new girlfriend!

humdrumdummydum:

About a month after I moved out of my exs place he told me to come pick up some mail. As I was leaving work I told him I’d be there in 15 minutes, and he said he’d be home.

I texted him that I’d arrived and after a few minutes knocked on the door to be let in by the roommate who directed me to the back room. I walk in to him fucking a stripper he’d recently made his girlfriend, bent over a desk I’d built him. I waited for them to dress so he could give me my mail, because he wouldnt just tell me where to find it. As soon as he handed it to me I began to walk out, and he persued me saying things like “hey don’t you wanna talk?” And “come back! How have you been?”. I just said “youre disgusting” and got in my car.

Four months to the day of our breakup, he married the stripper, and is currently in the process of getting divorced. That relationship was a mistake, for sure.

thegirlnamedisla:

After I broke up with my first high school boyfriend, he left messages on my desk with misspelled words and incorrect grammar, knowing how irritated I would be, as it was (and still is) one of my biggest pet peeves.

gr8fulde4d420:

Moved out while I was at work one day. Took my cat, and had him put to sleep. It was petty to her.

13 Petty Valentine’s Day Gifts For The Side B*tch

It’s rare to find someone who matches your loyalty and commitment. In the process of trial and error, you come across some real duds.

Regardless of where you are at, sometimes, it just feels good to be a little petty.

Punish your man, punish the side bitch, do what you need to do to feel better this Valentine’s Day.

1. A family photo of you and your man. Just to add a little salt to the wound. She probably won’t feel much remorse, but could you just imagine how your smiling faces would get under her skin when her only pictures with him are from a Snapchat roll?

2. His phone bill. You know. For an open line of communication or whatever. Paying for his bills makes it official, right?

3. A number 2 pencil. So she always remembers her place.

4. A bag of dicks. Dozens of gummy dicks because she can never have enough in her mouth. This is a good one to have delivered to her job.

5. Even better, a glitter bombThis is clearly my go-to solution for everything. She won’t ever forget your wrath.

6. Bags of your partner’s dirty laundry. If you are going to fuck ’em, you might as well wash his dirty ass boxers.

7. A walk-of-shame emergency kit. Get creative with this one. Throw in gum, a hair tie, a pair of granny panties, and a custom t-shirt that says “I just slept with another woman’s man.” Maybe some fem wipes, condoms, and STD pamphlets as well. Just to be safe.

8. A sex toy. So she can be penetrated by something other than your man.

9. A ticket to a Valentine’s Day pub crawl. This is an opportune moment for her to find her very own boyfriend! She probably won’t go for it, but it is worth a shot. If she gets lucky, she might even be able to find a single one.

10. A therapy session. Clearly, there is some sort of underlying issue that makes her believe it is okay to pursue a man that is in a relationship. Pay for a session so she can go cry about it. Or maybe a couple sessions so she and your man can work things out.

11. A party! Who doesn’t love a good Valentine’s Day soiree? Invite all of your man’s family and friends! Bonus points if you can get her family and friends there too! Naturally, she would be the guest of honor, so don’t forget your big speech!

12. An ass beating. For those risk-takers out there, this is usually the more satisfying option. You might catch a charge, but you’ll feel a lot better after that first fist-to-face connection.

13. Your man. Because in the end, if he is going to entertain another girl, she can have him. She’ll be under the impression that he would never do the same to her and that misconception will be the ultimate revenge.

And you thought that cheater was off the hook? Think again.

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