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This one is for the girls who can't seem to get that fuckboy off their mind.

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It's late at night, you're stuck in your thoughts and you can't stop thinking about that guy.The guy who strung you along for far too long, and then out of nowhere left you feeling absolutely worthless. You replay every single memory you have together over and over again wondering what went wrong. You know you shouldn't text him, but you have so many questions left unanswered, but whatever you do, DO. NOT. TEXT. HIM. He is not worth your time and there is a 99 percent chance texting him will only leave you more hurt with even more questions.

So, here are 18 things to do instead of texting him:

1. Text your bestie

If you can't get it off your mind just text your bestie about it. Get it off your chest, but to someone who cares.

2. Read a book

There's nothing better than distracting yourself from your life problems by delving into a fictional book about fictional people who have fictional problems that are fictionally much more dramatic than your real life.

3. Write an article

Write about how you feel in a way that is relatable to other people. Don't let this guy have power over you. You rock and sometimes writing about it can bring the clarity that dwelling in your thoughts cannot.

4. Watch a movie

I watched "P.S. I Love You" for the first time ever the other day and I cried the entire time. I also set my standards much higher than they were because we all deserve a love like that.

5. Workout

Endorphins will take you far.

6. Delete your pictures together

If this person was toxic, then it is probably best to not have those pictures to constantly remind you of him when you are scrolling through your phone trying to find a throwback picture.

7. Block his number

If you find yourself hoping every text you receive is from him, then block his number. That way you can rest assured his name won't pop up on your phone. You can unblock it once you've moved on.

8. Get a Bumble or Tinder

Swiping right on hot guys will for sure occupy those thumbs of yours. It's refreshing to know there are hot guys out there who are interested. Who knows? Maybe you will find your new bae.

9. Trash his T-shirts

Nothing triggers bad memories of him like his T-shirts at the bottom of your dresser drawer. Trash those shirts, girl. If he is ever like, "hey can I have my T-shirts back?" You can say, "yeah you can have your T-shirts back when I can have my wasted time back." (I may or may not have hoped this exact situation would happen to me).

10. Doll yourself up

Make yourself look good. It might be just the confidence you need to finally realize what everybody else already knows, you're too good for him.

11. Hook up with someone

I have found this to be a harmful coping mechanism for myself personally, but for some people this actually works. To each their own.

12. Buy yourself flowers

"To: Me, From: Me." And guess what... they'll actually be your favorite flowers this time.

13. Order a pizza in bed

Your fingers will be so greasy and drenched in ranch that you won't even be able to text him without completely ruining your phone.

14. Don't allow yourself to talk about him

The less you talk about him the quicker you will move on and forget. Brad who? Irrelevant!

15. Volunteer

Do something to help others. You'll realize how minuscule your problems are in the grand scheme of things.

16. Travel somewhere

Go backpacking in Colorado or lay out on a beach in Florida. Whatever it takes.

17. Clean house

This can be symbolic of cleaning that fuckboy out of your life.

18. Hang out with your friends

Hang up and hang out. Odds are, if you've been investing so much time into one guy your friends probably miss you... a lot.

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18 Ways To Occupy Your Thumbs So You Don't Think About Texting Him

This one is for the girls who can't seem to get that fuckboy off their mind.

1. Text your bestie

2. Read a book

3. Write an article

4. Watch a movie

5. Workout

6. Delete your pictures together

7. Block his number

8. Get a Bumble or Tinder

9. Trash his T-shirts

10. Doll yourself up

11. Hook up with someone

12. Buy yourself flowers

13. Order a pizza in bed

14. Don't allow yourself to talk about him

15. Volunteer

16. Travel somewhere

17. Clean house

18. Hang out with your friends

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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