The Breakup

The worst part of every relationship is the break up. I have observed and participated in a few breakups in my life, and I've learned a few things.

1. "People say it's mutual, but it never is." This is from the wise Michael Scott of The Office. 
2. Normally, breakups involve lots of awkward physical contact. One party tries to comfort, or console the other. The upset breaker-upper normally refuses to be consoled. 
3. If it's inevitable, just do it. Don't drag it out; embrace it, and let it happen. 
4. Don't kiss when you are breaking up. It makes things awkward. 
5. Be honest with yourself, and the other person. Even if you don't think they want to hear what you have to say, say it. 
6. Don't over analyze everything, let go of the emotion of the situation, don't cling to the past and move on. 
7. Find closure. However it comes, get it through your head that it's over. Don't go back. 
8. Don't regret the time you spent with your significant other. However long, and rough it was figure out what it was that you learned. Cling to that, and not to the drama. 
9. Time heals a lot of things. Let it come.
10. Above all, allow yourself to move on. 

Breakups are hard, but remember they don't need to be. Allow yourself to feel what you feel, but then let it go. Every breakup will lead to a new opportunity for growth and improvement. Allow it.