Break-up playlist

Since I’ve (sort of) had a recent break-up I thought it would be fitting to share my break up playlist with you.

“Walk It Off”, Angus and Julia Stone
This is a kind to both parties type break-up song and at times that’s exactly what you need, after all it takes two to tango, right? “There’s nothing left for you, there’s nothing left for me. I will never be what you want to see now.” The sweet tune and honest voices will have you playing this on repeat for days

“U and Ur Hand”, P!nk
Because who doesn’t want to say “keep your drink, just give me the money” at least once. P!nks sass is comparable to no one else’s… Except maybe Beyoncé’s.

“Best Thing I Never Had”, Beyoncé
A break up list wouldn’t be complete without some Queen B. The message in this song is fantastic and even better if it fits with your ‘we were never really a couple’ break up. “You showed your ass and I, I saw the real you. Thank god you blew it. I thank god I dodged a bullet. I’m so over you so baby good lookin’ out.” This is a song that makes you feel awesome about yourself and not give a fuck about your ex, because  “I bet it sucks to be you right now.”

“Impossible”, Shontelle
Scream at the top of your lungs “You have won you can go ahead, tell them… tell them I was happy and my heart is broken, all my scars are open. Tell them what I hoped would be impossible” This song is admitting you are broken and that your ex won this time and you know what, sometimes that is okay!
James Arthur’s cover of this song is also fantastic.

“Problem”, Arianna Grande
This is a good song when you haven’t quite left that problematic guy, but in my opinion it feels even better to sing along to once you’ve finally said goodbye. Sometimes you know your man isn’t changing but it’s hard to cut ties: “I know your never gonna wake up, I gotta give up.” But you know what needs to happen: “I should be wiser and realise that I’ve got. One less problem without ya!” And once you finally have one less problem shake your sexy booty to this song, seriously; you deserve it, you wise human.

“Don’t”, Ed Sheeran
This is a perfect song for the casual relationship gone wrong, “I wasn’t looking for a promise or commitment, but it was never just fun and I thought you were different.” Even if you haven’t been cheated on “Don’t fuck with my love” is relevant to everyone, and it feels damn good to say.

“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”, Taylor Swift
If someone knows how to write a song about a break-up it’s Taylor Swift. Sure, the lyrics are pretty simple but they are also pretty perfect if you ask me. This is the anthem of your post break up night out. Almost everyone has someone who they are “never, ever, ever getting back together” with, so everyone can scream the chorus on the dance floor.

I hope you found these songs as therapeutic as I did. Happy break-up recovery!

Why the Blank Space/ Style mash-up is my love life right now

“Fade into view, it’s been a while since I have even heard from you
I should just tell you leave ‘cause I
Know exactly where it leads but I
Watch us go round and round and round each time.”

Confusing guy: We met nearly three years ago while organizing a charity event and have caught up three times since then (and ran into each other in a nightclub once). First time: definitely a date, second time: maybe a date, third time: just friends? On multiple occasions we have reached the stage of texting on a daily basis, once we talked on the phone for five hours. We have sent explicit texts and photos… but here’s the weirdest part: we have never even kissed!
It’s quite a messed up relationship.

Monday night I got a Snapchat reply from Confusingguy and next thing I know, cocktail in hand, I have sent him a text. Fuck. Why isn’t there a bloody unsend button on this thing? Stupid girl. Stupid, stupid girl. His number isn’t even saved in my phone anymore but my clever iPhone still managed to find the number under the last saved contact name “*first name* notworthyourtime *last name*”. He replied but asked no questions. ‘Good’ I think, he is stronger than you, you won’t start talking.

But sure enough the next morning he messages and before long I’m asking for a massage… and not long after getting into THE SAME argument we have had countless times. Basically me bringing up the fact that I NEVER see him and him making excuses about why.

It reached the point where he had nothing to argue back and admitted to having “a problem with commitment to people”. He continued, “I seem to get close to people and then something strikes me that says no. I don’t know what it is.” And finally: “I will make amends one day, I promise. I can’t put a date on it but it will happen, eventually.” To which I replied “Unfortunately I find that extremely difficult to believe.” “Goodnight. xo”.

Today, when my after work plans were cancelled I messaged again, maybe he’s free for coffee? Pathetic. Stupid girl, just stop. He’s not free; he is never free for you. When will I learn? Sure enough he’s busy: family stuff. But you know who messaged seconds after he did? NYEguy.

“So it’s gonna be forever
Or it’s gonna go down in flames
You can tell me when it’s over
If the high was worth the pain
Got a long list of ex lovers
They’ll tell you I’m insane
‘Cause you know I love the players
And you love the game.”

I’m yet to reply to NYEguy, I mean you gotta play the game back, right? But I certainly see NYEguy being part of my future.

Hopefully Confusingguy and I are finally going out of style. But I’ve got a blank space baby, and I’ll write your name.