The Pros and Cons of Being Cheated On

So the person who you were madly in love with has done the nasty. Even if you didn't really like them, it still hurts dammit! You feel like a pile of shite in a paper bag about to dumped in the bin on a hot day. Your trust and your general perception of yourself is completely gone. What good is going to come out of this apart from never trusting anyone ever again. But Alas! Never fear. Out of every bad situation there comes a good side along with it.

Pros

1) All the Single Ladies

You suddenly feel a connection with Rhianna, Aly and Aj and Taylor Swift. Bridget Jones has a lot more depth all of a sudden.

2) Be a Slut

You've got some catching up to do.

3) You Can Do No Wrong

People will give you somewhat of an imaginary halo. Use it.

4) 'What can I do to help?

Do the things your friends have always refused to do before but now they just feel sorry for you. Museum of Tolerance anyone?

5) Free Pass to Wallow

6) You're a woman scorned...

That shit can be seriously hot. Power bitches.

7) For a Guy, Every Woman Will Want to Fix You

8) You Could be the Next Adele.

You can transform yourself into a new 'Independent Ladies' type thang.

9) You Have a New Found Respect for Alcohol

10) And a New Sense of F*ck it All

F*ck you protocol, I'll wear my pyjamas for three consecutive days if I want to

11) Appreciate the Little Things

Who says you have to limit your love to just people. Food can be a great life partner too.

 Cons

1) Trust

Your trust is going to be completely gone in almost everything. "You say this is gluten free but how am i supposed to tell!"

2) They're Happy

Whenever they update their status or check into any god forsaken place you truly hope some sort of badness will come to them.

3) He's Actually a Really Nice Guy.

Those people who forget you're there and talk about how great this person is. Shut up. Just shut up.

4) You Still Like Them

You can't just forget all the good times because one horrific thing has happened. Not only do you hate them for making you feel this way but you hate yourself for feeling that way.

5) Would You Like Some Ketchup for that Chip on Your Shoulder?

Despite all your instincts don't turn into a bitter old spinster.

6) It Gets Boring

Even though your friends are there for you in this difficult time, you will have to shut up eventually. Don't bring them all down in your loveless spiral.

7) Comparing Yourself

You will always compare yourself to the person they cheated on you with.

8) The Victim Card

Even though it's nice for a while, when people continue to stare at you like a broken doll it gets tiring.

9) Love Songs are a Slap in The Face...

10) ...and Rom Coms

... Sing it to me Justin.

We all get hurt from time to time and even though it's shit that's just life. You can't focus on the bad but you can use it to compare how great life can be. Give yourself time. Maybe don't click on 'Just Girly Things' for a while. There will be a time when you can watch The Notebook again without wanting to slap Rachel McAdams in the face. To appreciate the good you have to accept the bad from time to time. And maybe if you don't already, start believing in Karma, the sweetest revenge of all!