Her Campus Logo Her Campus Logo
wolfgang hasselmann TwLGzTFFFio unsplash?width=1280&height=854&fit=crop&auto=webp&dpr=4
wolfgang hasselmann TwLGzTFFFio unsplash?width=398&height=256&fit=crop&auto=webp&dpr=4
/ Unsplash

11 Reasons To Thank the Guy Who Screwed You Over

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar
Paige Heady Student Contributor, University of Rhode Island
Her Campus Placeholder Avatar
URI Contributor Student Contributor, University of Rhode Island
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at URI chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Just to set the record straight, that guy really sucks. Considering everything he put you through, it’s much easier to focus on the negatives. While I know it’s hard to imagine a single thing you would want to thank that jerk for, you’ll never be able to get over him by being bitter. I wouldn’t wish heartbreak on my worst enemy, but it really is a necessary part of life. If every experience we had was filled with success and happiness, we would never grow and learn to survive on our own.

So thank that f*#kboy for…

1. Helping you remember how amazing your best friends are

2. Making you stronger than you ever knew you were

3. The good times you had together

4. Showing you exactly what you don’t want in a guy

5. Getting you to step outside of your comfort zone

6. Allowing you to grow as a person

7. Teaching you how to trust your own instincts

8. Making sure you will never settle

9. The moments you’ve learned to laugh at 

10. Reminding you to put yourself first

11. Showing you that life goes on

Marketing major. Beer enthusiast. Lover of sports, adventures, and movies... but first, coffee.