Whether it's a picture of them you recently ran across or a memory that's been on your mind all day. We've all had those moments of weakness, when you suddenly and uncontrollably get this overwhelming urge to text your ex. It rarely turns out how you imagined it would in your head and you are -- nine times out of 10 -- left feeling disappointed in yourself. Here is a list of 11 things to do before texting your ex. Enjoy!
1. Netflix.
When your ex is on your mind what better way to drown out the thoughts than by flooding your brain with three seasons worth of "The Office."
2. Get off social media.
For some reason, when you get the urge to text your ex they are suddenly all over your social media. For your sake, stop refreshing. Get off the social media sites immediately
3. Hit up your best friend.
You don't even have to mention your ex; as a matter of fact, don't. Talk about absolutely nothing or delve into their personal drama.
4. Open up one of the group chats.
You know the chat you put on silent almost eight months ago because of the annoying message notifications? Turn it back on. Let each notification strengthen your resolve.
5. Running.
Any activity that leaves you gasping for breath will do. You will be too focused on making it back home to be worried about whether there thinking about you .
6. Rearrange your room.
Pretend you are a tornado. Pick everything up and proceed to throw it around randomly as you sing Frank Ocean.
7. Write an article title 11 things to do instead of texting your ex.
It works. Trust me.
8. Listen to hip-hop.
The more intricate the word play the better. We need to get your brain working again because obviously it shut down for the night.
9. Make a video.
Make a video in which you remind future you that it is a horrible idea. Then make two more videos one to watch after successfully not calling your ex and one to watch if you fail.
10. Talk.
Hi and bye conversations are extremely therapeutic. You don't know enough about the person to argue and they will always smile.
11. Change the language on your phone.
You can't text if you can't understand what your phone is saying. Be careful the brain is a strong muscle and with enough motivation you will learn enough to send a text through. If this happens, switch the languages one more time.
