So You Want to Know How to Live Without Your Boo? Whitney Houston Can't Save You Now (But We Can Try)
Let's face it, folks. Breakups are rough. You're staring at a future filled with questionable takeout containers and enough Netflix you practically become one with the couch. And then, that song comes on the radio. The one that makes you want to belt out, "I have NOTHING, NOTHING, NOTHING if I don't have youuuu!" Yeah, Whitney Houston's epic "I Have Nothing" might be a masterpiece, but it's not exactly a blueprint for singledom.
Fear not, heartbroken warriors! While Whitney can't magically whisk your ex back (although wouldn't that be a talent?), we can offer some (slightly) more helpful tips on navigating the wilderness of singledom.
Step 1: Acceptance (Without the Bargaining, Preferably)
First things first: You're going to be okay. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but eventually, that Adele album won't be your entire music library. It's like ripping off a bandage: quick and painful, but better in the long run.
Pro-Tip: Avoid the "drive-by their house blasting I Will Survive" stage. It's tempting, sure, but trust us, they won't be impressed, just weirded out (and maybe a little scared).
Step 2: Rediscover You (Because Apparently You're Awesome)
Remember that quirky hobby you shoved in a closet when your relationship status changed from "single and fabulous" to "taken by that weirdo who collects porcelain cats"? Dust it off, my friend! This is your chance to reconnect with the things that make YOU tick, porcelain cat collection-free.
Bonus Points: Take up a new activity! Join a pottery class (because who needs therapy when you can throw clay?), learn a language (because why not flirt in French?), or finally write that sci-fi novel about a colony on Mars populated entirely by singing poodles.
Step 3: Embrace the Single Life (It's Not All Takeout and Existential Dread)
Being single doesn't mean Netflix and existential dread night after night (although, there's definitely room for that too). Hit up your friends! Reconnect with the ones you haven't seen in ages because "date night" was always a thing.
Warning Signs: If all your friends are "coupled up," don't despair! There are plenty of fish (or metaphorical poodles) in the sea, and some of them might be single too.
Step 4: Live Your Best Life (Because Whitney Would Want You To)
Here's the truth: You are strong, you are independent, and you are amazing. Sing karaoke terribly, wear sweatpants for a week straight, and eat an entire tub of ice cream if you want to. This is your time to shine (or cry into a pillow, we won't judge).
Remember, Whitney didn't sing about having nothing without someone. She belted about having nothing if she didn't have herself. So go forth, conquer the world (or at least your messy apartment), and know that you've got this!
