How to Control Yourself After a Breakup

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Question: I don't want to sound like I'm desperate for pity, but I broke up with my girlfriend two weeks ago. It was a rough breakup. We were together nearly a year and were in love, but I wasn't happy because we fought at least once a week. Also, my friends flirted with her a lot and I hated that. I mentioned it to her and she said I overreacted. I got into an argument with one of my "friends" and he wanted to fight me.

Tonight, I found out the guy I nearly fought asked my ex to his senior prom. They both know I'm going to the same prom. I graduated last year but am going with a friend who's still a senior. My ex told me she's going with this guy because she feels sorry for him not having a date. I am devastated and told her but she doesn't seem to care. I feel horrible. What should I do?

Answers:

Ms. Mystery: It hurts to break up. Even if you argued. You're gonna feel like you lost something for awhile. You don't want to run into her or see her at all, especially if she's with another guy. You have two choices. 1. Go to the prom and act like a

man. Swallow your pride and your jealousy and have fun without her. If you bump into her, just be nice. Smile and shake her date's hand, then wave at someone across the room and dart off happily. Your 2nd choice: Don't bother going to the prom. You're out of high school anyway so what's the point?

Mr. Know: Dude, get in control of yourself. You broke up with her, she didn't. She has every right to go out with anyone she likes. You need to get your head out of your rear and move on. Let me repeat: you broke up with her for a reason. Do not, absolutely do not look back. Follow your instincts and find yourself another fish. You've got a lot of living to do and don't waste negative energy on the past. Good Luck and Godspeed.