Its a tried and true story of freshman year love: girl and boy meet in their hometown, girl and boy fall in love during the winding down summer days, go to separate colleges, and fall out of love. This common plot line is the Nicholas Spark's story of a younger generation. Throw some missed FaceTime calls, subtweets, and unopened Snapchats in there and you've got a best seller.

Now enter "Turkey Dump," a phrase unknown to many by name, but known to countless by definition.

In a sentence: "Have you talked to Amanda lately? She seems pretty upset. I predict Turkey Dump is going to do her and Davis dirty."

Defined on Urban Dictionary as, "When a student returning from college breaks up with their significant other from high school. So-called because it traditionally takes place over thanksgiving break, the first time most students return from college." (Phew, lengthy much?) Turkey Dump is a phenomena happening all across the United States.

With November approaching fast, all of those out there in committed long distance relationships need to be wary of the Turkey Dump. It could be lurking in your future, waiting until you have a large meal of comfort food waiting for you — mashed potatoes in particular, please.

Turkey Dump doesn't affect everyone. Warning signs include: plentiful arguments, made-up excuses, and flighty texters. Only the mightiest will be victorious and make it into the chilly December months…but that just means you have to buy your S.O a Christmas gift, so really the whole dating thing is bittersweet.

Side effects of the Turkey Dump include but are not limited to: triple helpings of pumpkin pie, lounging for unlimited amounts of time in your post-dinner 'comfy pants', and having to remind yourself to feel ~thankful~ all week long.