Down in the Dumps

Relationships. Breakups. Heartbreak. Awkward first--and last--dates.

Think you had a terrible/awkward breakup? Cheer up. I've got that department completely covered.

At the risk of sounding jaded and bitter (which I am not, thank God), let's start at the very beginning...

There was the First Boyfriend. (Middle school relationships do not count). We dated for a lovely 2 months. He was my first kiss, yada yada. Dumped me because he didn't want to be in a relationship. The next week, he was dating one of my best friends.

The Second--and last--high school boyfriend. Dumped me via his friend's house phone while he was at a party. Didn't wanna use up his cell minutes.

The One You Never Actually Dated, but who Dumped you Countless Times because he just wanted "to be friends." (Then why do you keep taking me on dates!?)

The Summer Fling: didn't even break up with me. Merely dropped off the face of the earth, and then ignored the fact that I existed for the next month. Luckily, his roommate gave me my stuff back.

The One that Breaks all the Rules of "He's Just Not That Into You:" Dumps me on his front porch in 105 degree weather after I bake--and deliver--what are hands down the Most Delicious Cupcakes I have ever baked because I knew he was stressed out.  And I am a darn good baker. He was even sneaky enough to wait until I had placed the cupcakes in his kitchen! That one takes the cake! (Pun intended).


What. Is. My. Life.

I believe that relationships and breakups serve as learning periods of our lives. While it can hurt (or just leave you embarrassed with increased levels of awkward), these things make great lessons. And if not, it will always make a great story! Always.