Rules for When You See Your Ex-Boyfriend

/ Ashley
  1. If possible, wear an in-ear speaker that plays a continuous loop of yourself reciting all the reasons you’ve broken up/why he’s now an asshole. 
  2. Avoid alcohol, you moron. 
  3. Don’t revisit rituals from your relationship. Did the two of you play Scrabble together? Not allowed. Did you drink Guinness and watch Burn Notice? Don’t even think about it. Feel free to drink caffeine-free tea and watch Shark Week reruns though. 
  4. Keep your damn pants on, you moron. If you’re wearing a dress, put on some spanx since they’re essentially vagina armor.
  5. Wear your least sexy underwear so that in the event the pants or spanx are removed, there is one more barrier before you do something you regret. Yes, ladies, this means you could and should pull out the granny panties you only wear when you have your period. 
  6. Don’t create new and novel memories. Never shot a pistol? Don’t do it with him. Anything fun and exciting that will be remembered as a personal milestone should not be acted on unless you wish to forever remember the first time you shot a handgun was on a sweltering hot July day with your ex-boyfriend’s new Walther 9mm while sweat stung your eyes and dripped down your back. Or something. 
  7. Notice how he changed and how he stayed the same and react appropriately. Exhibit A: Does he wear a new cologne? Does it smell like pine and an intimate toy cleaner? Take note. Exhibit B: He shows up with 3-day stubble and wearing that grey t-shirt he knows you love? Pompous ass.
  8. Stay out of the bedroom. I don’t care if you just got a new bed and you’re living in a new apartment. He’s not allowed to see it. If he’s spending the night, he can sleep on the damn kitchen floor with a towel and an uncased pillow if you’re feeling generous.
  9. Remember that there is no such thing as unconditional love. Then remember your damn conditions, you moron.
  10. Don’t. Just don’t see him. It’s not a good idea. Nothing good can come from it. You’ve broken up for a reason. Remember that reason. Maybe he said he was “missing something” (he probably still is) or maybe he kissed some indian bitch who plays the flute (he probably gave her a hickey), or maybe he’s unsure of how he feels (he probably still needs to shit or get off the pot), whatever the reason, it probably still exists and you have no more time to waste.
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12 thoughts on “Rules for When You See Your Ex-Boyfriend”

  1. I would add 11. Remember that you do indeed deserve better. If the relationship wasn’t giving you what you needed, then you should remind yourself that you deserve a supportive, fun, happy relationship and a partner who will bring out the best in you, as you do in them. Treat yourself kindly, love yourself, and always know your own self-worth. Hang in there!

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  3. I agree, best just don’t see him at all and two he has no right to see your new place. He hasn’t earned it and he is apart of the future and better is there and the better gets all the joys of the future. If you come across him by accident and I mean like walking through the mall say hi and that’s it you do just that say hi hope all is well. Have a great day bye lol. Heart you ash

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  5. Thanks for reading, everyone. I always seem to know these things logically (that I deserve more, that it’s best to cut ties, etc), but in the thick of things, it seems so much easier to go with my emotions. Fortunately, all of life is a lesson, so I keep learning as I go.

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