5 Reasons Why You're Better Off Without "Him"

At first, you'll never believe it when you constantly hear the phrase "you are so much better off without him." In reality, you want to punch them all and tell them to shut the hell up. Am I right? I can say this because I was there–just about six months ago, to be specific. My friends and family told me over and over again how much better off I am without this guy, and I just never wanted to believe it. The truth is, you are! And here's five reasons why:

1. Less stress.

Let's face it, as much as you love the guy, you know he is the number one cause of your stress. You constantly worry about what he's doing, if he's talking to someone else or what he's going to be mad about next. Who wants to live their life like that? Once he is gone, you'll notice how less tense you are. Boy be gone, stress be gone!

2. No more smudged makeup.

You can now apply mascara that is not waterproof without having to worry if it'll get ruined later in the day. You know that expensive highlighter you just bought from Sephora? Rock the hell out of it! No more wasted $50 foundation on a lame boy who doesn't know the difference between eyeliner and eye shadow. The makeup gods are basically praising you over this.

3. You can finally focus on yourself.

Breathe. You need time for yourself every once in a while, too. Without the stress of having some idiot around all the time and having to worry about what he's doing 24/7, you can now focus on what really matters: you. After all, you deserve it. You go girl!

4. You can do what you want, when you want!

Oh, you want to go to the club with your friends on a Monday night? Go. You wanna go to Target to check out the sales for countless ours? Do it! Or, maybe you just want to stay in bed eating ice cream and binge-watch Netflix on a Friday night. You can do that too. You know why? Because you're on your own time now, and it's never felt better!

5. You will be much happier!

So, give or take, a few weeks after you part ways, you'll notice how much happier you have become. It's going take a while, I know this. But the outcome will be worth it. You'll sit there, whether it be at work, school or even just on your living room couch and find yourself at peace with life. You will be so much happier without "him." He was temporary, and that's okay, but your happiness should be permanent. The sound of less stress should already make you happier, and if it does, then you know you're on the right path.