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10 Things To Do When You're Lonely Instead Of Sending Your Ex A 'WYD' Snap At 6PM On A Tuesday

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Chani Corpus

Jan 20, 2020

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10 Things To Do When You're Lonely Instead Of Sending Your Ex A 'WYD' Snap At 6PM On A Tuesday

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You've all heard of cuffing season, but rather than getting cuffed most of us just end up feeling lonely and want someone to cuddle with. The truth is that it's much easier to go back with someone you've been with before than to find someone new who you have to start all over again with just for it to end within a week or whatever.

Although hitting up an ex again is tempting, you know it will only end the same way it ended all those other times before. Rather than put yourself through being let down again, try one (or more) of these things below so you're not sending that "WYD?" text at 6pm on a Tuesday:

1. Read a book

No, not a BuzzFeed article or the Daily Mail stories on Snapchat. I mean a book with words and no (or very few) pictures. You know, like with a plot, setting, theme, climax, happy (or sad) ending! Trust me, that climax won't leave your house at 2 am.

2. Binge watch a new show

Did you lie on the couch the whole day binge-watching season two of "YOU" and only get up once to grab your Uber Eats delivery? Oh, wait that was me. Anyway, that is still better than going back to an ex!

3. Learn how to cook a bomb meal

The key to a significant other's heart is always food. And other things. But mostly food.

4. Go for a run

Want to go back to your ex for temporary validation or attention? Go for a run to burn off your stupid.

5. Make a new playlist

No, not a feels playlist. No, not a 6 pm on a Tuesday "Oh maybe I should hit up my ex" playlist. More Beyoncé and Rihanna, less Sam Smith and country love songs.

6. Call your parents

You'll be reminded of their divorce and why it's not even a good idea to have feelings in the first place.

8. Start a blog

Does anyone truly want to read your thoughts about Chad from Sig Pi or how pineapple really does belong on pizza? Probably not. Still better than hitting up your ex though!

9. Study

Your degree will never text you out of the blue saying how it loves spending time with you but isn't ready for a commitment yet because it wants to see other people

9. Hit up that nice guy you keep avoiding

Maybe ask him for some guy advice! Nice guys LOVE that. Completely kidding here, do not do that.

10. Go out with your friends

Dress up. Look hot as hell. Talk to cute people at the bar who would probably love to go back to your place and then never talk to you again!

And if none of those work...

Well, good luck Charlie.

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10 Things To Do When You're Lonely Instead Of Sending Your Ex A 'WYD' Snap At 6PM On A Tuesday

Try all of these things before...

1. Read a book

2. Binge watch a new show

3. Learn how to cook a bomb meal

4. Go for a run

5. Make a new playlist

6. Call your parents

8. Start a blog

9. Study

9. Hit up that nice guy you keep avoiding

10. Go out with your friends

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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