Behavior after a breakup can get messy
Several of us live in a transitional period after a breakup, termed Absolutely Stupid Self.
I like to call this stage the A.S.S. interlude.
During Absolutely Stupid Self, we do a whole lot of inappropriate things, up to and including unplanned threesomes with people we work with.
I get it, I promise. It goes like this.
Two people meet. They date.
These two people break up, because they are not meant to continue dating.
Following the break-up, the two people call each other immature names and act really mean to each other in public for a bit.
After the turmoil and irrational hatred passes, they see each other on campus.
Maybe you have a mutual friend visiting who wants to get a pizza.
Maybe you run into your ex while working on homework at the library.
More likely, you run into your ex while you are out at a bar or house party where, obviously, everyone drinking is of age.
You begin to talk to your ex and catch up on old times.
All of a sudden, you think about how hot your ex looks naked.
Without knowing, you enter the realm of Absolutely Stupid Self.
There are many reasons to enter A.S.S. world, especially after a legitimate break-up.
For one, the emotions regarding the break up are dulled.
All the anger and hurt have dried out over time.
You can no longer remember exactly why you were so furious.
Your body may tell you to have sex. You also may be drunk.
The largest problem with Absolutely Stupid Self is you forget why you broke up in the first place.
All of a sudden, a mental image of riding off into the sunset with your ex-girlfriend and/or boyfriend is the first thing you think about.
In the meantime, you completely forget the most romantic thing said ex did for you in eight months of dating.
The feelings you feel while under the influence of Absolutely Stupid Self are not real.
The way you think about your ex, amid A.S.S. interlude, is not real.
Before you jump the gun, and invite this ex over for a movie and foreplay, remember he (or she) is a crazy moron who wrecked your heart.
Remember that moment and get absolutely angry about it.
Self-respect should come before any drunken, horny text to said ex.
If all else fails, talk to a friend.
The longer you spend in Absolutely Stupid Self world, the longer you will not be exposed to a perfectly healthy relationship.
I promise you, locking yourself into A.S.S. mode will only screw up the possibilities you have lying in front of you.
Me? I prefer dating someone, perfect body or not, who does not fart in my bed.
