A Guide to Navigating the Minefield of Love

The Five Stages of Avoidance

Stage 1: Denial - You pretend it's not happening, but secretly you're scrolling through social media, hoping to find someone else's problems to focus on

Learn more about Denial

Stage 2: Anger - You find out it's happening and now you're angry at everyone, including yourself for being an idiot

Understand your rage

Stage 3: Bargaining - You try to reason with the universe, but it just tells you to "follow your heart" and "listen to your feelings"

Discover the futility of bargaining

Stage 4: Depression - You realize the universe is not listening, and you're stuck with a bad haircut and a heartbreak

Learn coping mechanisms, or just eat a whole pizza by yourself

Stage 5: Acceptance - You give up, and now you're just waiting for the next relationship to fail so you can repeat the cycle

Congratulations! You're a pro!