For college students, winter break is a fun-filled month of Christmas, New Years, and seeing all your hometown friends and family. Spending 30 whole days in your town tends to bring up a lot of old feelings, some good, some bad. Take these days as an opportunity to enjoy your closest friends and your family members.
However, if you find yourself being invited out to dinner with an ex-hookup or ex-boyfriend, maybe leave that in the past. Sometimes it's best to let bygones be bygones.
You haven't seen these toxic people in a while, and there's a reason they left your life.
Nothing is worse than opening your phone at 2 a.m to see a text from your drunk ex-hookup (Okay, it was one time), asking if "You up?" He's home, you're home. How dangerous could it be? Trust me, it's lethal. There's a reason this person isn't in your life anymore, and even though you'll try to convince yourself it's just a "meetup," you might find yourself in a compromising position. Say no to this person while you still can.
Sometimes, you just really don't need to see their face again.
Ah, good ol' memories. You little b***hes. Going through your old high school yearbook really made you want to hit up your ex-best friend. However, you know if you saw her, you'd want to punch her. The last thing you need is to go back to school with a black eye. I mean, just how would you explain that to your future Tinder dates? Save yourself the troubles and ignore the constant memories that seem to leak into your mind. You're better off not looking them in the eye.
Letting these toxic people back into your life means they win. Don't ever let them win.
So, you did end up inviting your ex-boyfriend into your house. He has somehow managed to talk his way into entering your bedroom. Is it too late to jump out the window? He got what he wanted, and he doesn't care how it affects you. Do not coddle his ego, or let him win you in any way, shape, or form. Leave him on read. It'll feel better.