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How to Survive Run-ins with Stupid Boys

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UAB chapter.

We’ve all been there. We’ve all had an unfortunate and unwanted interaction with a stupid boy.  Unfortunately, these instances happen more than we would like. In some cases, they even break us down, hurt us, and make us feel dumb. Well, I am here to tell you that you are not dumb, and you can do much better than this. I also know that avoiding every stupid boy is entirely impossible, so here are some tips on how to survive those interactions.

1. Cry it out

    To start the first step of moving on, you need to cry it out. Obviously, you are hurt and upset, so give it a good cry. Holding it in will only hurt worse.

2. Eat ice cream

    When you are done crying, go out and buy yourself the biggest tub of ice cream you can find. The movies aren’t lying when they say eating ice cream will help you feel better. There is something about the sugar-filled dairy that calms you down a little bit.

3. Unfollow him

    Unfollow him so you no longer have to see his posts and get caught up in your feelings again. But don’t block him; you still want him to see your posts so he can see what he is missing out on.

4. Have a girl’s night in

    A fun girl’s night in with a few drinks, board games, and movies has a healing power like no other. It shows you how much fun you can have without a stupid boy.

5. Have a girl’s night out

    Once you are ready to go out again, take the girls with you. Having a girl’s night out, when you are ready, will give you a new sense of freedom and happiness.

6. Go on an adventure

     If going out isn’t something you’re into, or if you just want to have some more fun, go on an adventure. For instance, go hiking, kayaking, travel, etc. The choice is yours, just have fun!

7. Spend some time alone

    Now that you have experienced life with your friends again and being happy with just them, try spending some time alone. If you can be happy by yourself and take care of yourself, you know you have truly moved on. Plus, as they say, you have to love yourself in order for others to love you.

8. Meet someone new

     It doesn’t have to be another boy; it can be a boy or a girl because it is always nice to meet someone new. Bringing someone new into your life will give you a new outlet and a new way to spend your time.

9. Do something you would usually never do

     Take a chance, do something crazy, you may learn to love it.

10. Post pictures on your social media

       Post those pictures on your social media so that stupid boy can see just how stupid he is for losing such an awesome person.

Lover of cats and Starbucks.
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