Your heart drops. Your stomach churns. Is that actually a lump in your throat, or are you just being dramatic? (Spoiler alert: It’s both.) Seeing your ex with someone new is basically like getting hit by a bus, except the bus is on fire, and you have to pretend it’s totally fine.
But don’t worry, bestie. You’re about to handle this like an absolute queen. Let’s talk about the eight best ways to deal with this emotionally tragic (but totally survivable) moment.
1. Resist the Urge to Stalk (Seriously, Put Your FBI Skills Away)
We get it. You’re tempted to zoom in on their Instagram photos, analyze timestamps, and check their tagged posts. But ask yourself: Do you really want to fall into a social media rabbit hole and end up crying over his ugly sneakers? Nope.
Pro tip: Mute, unfollow, or block if you need to. Out of sight, out of mind, baby!
2. Remind Yourself Why You Broke Up (Because He Was Not That Great)
Sure, your brain is currently playing a Greatest Hits montage of your cutest moments together, but let’s get real. Did you conveniently forget that he texted “k” instead of “okay”? Or that he thought showering was optional? Or that you always paid for your own iced coffee?
Yeah. Exactly.
3. Give Yourself Permission to Feel (But Not Forever)
You’re not a robot. You’re allowed to feel sad, mad, confused, or all of the above. Just don’t set up camp in your sadness. Give yourself a cry-it-out deadline, then move on like the icon you are.
Try this: Put on a heartbreak playlist, cry dramatically into your pillow, and then reward yourself with chocolate. Science says it helps. (Okay, maybe it’s just me, but still.)
4. Do NOT Try to “Win” the Breakup (It’s Not a Competition, Bestie)
The worst thing you can do? Post a mysterious selfie with a cryptic caption like “some people aren’t worth your energy.” (Girl, everyone knows what you’re doing.)
Instead, actually focus on yourself. Because confidence and happiness? That’s the real glow-up.
5. Distract Yourself Like It’s Your Job
Got extra time now that you’re not decoding his mixed signals? Perfect. Pick up a new hobby, binge a new show, or finally read that book you said you would.
Bonus points: Join a gym and let exercise fuel your revenge. The best kind of payback? Looking and feeling amazing without even trying.
6. Talk to Your Hype Squad (a.k.a. Your Besties)
Your friends better be hyping you up right now. If they’re not sending you “he wasn’t even that cute” texts or offering to stage a full-on FBI investigation, what are they even doing?
Lean on your people. They’ve got you. And if they suggest a “girls’ night out” that involves ice cream, a rom-com, or screaming Taylor Swift songs in the car? Say yes immediately.
7. Flirt. Shamelessly.
Not saying you need to download every dating app in existence, but a little harmless flirting never hurt anyone. Slide into a DM. Make eye contact with a cute stranger. Let the world know you’re still that girl.
(But please, for the love of all things good, don’t date someone new just for revenge. We’re here for healing, not chaos.)
8. Realize You Are the Prize. Period.
At the end of the day, you are the catch. Your ex? Just another side character in your story. So fix your crown, move forward, and let the universe handle the rest.
Because, spoiler alert: You’re going to be just fine.
So, what’s next?
Are you going to mope forever, or are you going to reclaim your main character energy? Drop a comment and let me know which tip you’re trying first. And remember, revenge isn’t looking back. It’s thriving.