It's February.
For some, this is a time of love.
But for others, it’s a time for decisions.
Do you go on a first date?
Do you watch “10 Things I Hate About You” again and wish you could find love?
Maybe you finally end things in a pesky relationship?
The answers to those are maybe, for sure and probably, in that order.
And if you do end up breaking things off with someone this season, well you’re certainly making a bold choice. But have no fear, your Belmont editors are here to drop some advice on the best spots to drop that diva.
Here are our top eight locations to lose that loser.
Outside the Caf
Really is there anything better to drown your sorrows with than food? Dumping someone outside the Caf is really a smart move because everything is better with food. Also, if your ex is really sad they may be able to get some empathy from a Caf worker. It's honestly a win all around and hey, if you can have it happen on a Caf mac-and-cheese day that's all the better.
At FitRec
With its wide variety of options, FitRec seems to be the perfect place for any breakup. Want to improve that post-breakup body to make your ex jealous? You’re already there to start pumping some iron and crunching those abs. Want to play a game of pickup basketball where you’re either the best or worst player on the court? You can do that at FitRec. Want to pop-and-lock? Then step on over to a dance class. Some might say it’s the most magical place on earth - um campus. Move aside, Disney World.
Birdcage
Let’s set the scene. You tell your partner, “We need to talk.” You go on a nice walk, trying to find the perfect spot to tell them the news. The gazebos? Taken. The benches? Full of guitar players. The main lawn? That’s simply just too public. But then you hear a freshman band cover your favorite Beatles song in the birdcage. And that song is the perfect ambiance for a breakup, almost like you’re in your own romantic comedy. Maybe your partner doesn’t even hear that you want to break up because of the music’s loudness. That’s the magic of the birdcage.
Under the Bell tower
Life at Belmont begins under the tower, but it can also serve as the end of your love life. When you think Belmont, you think of that big ole clanking tower and what’s more scenic? The looming presence of the building can serve as a reminder of how small the problems in your life really are. The ring of the bells can act as a stand in for that ring your partner will never see this spring. And hey if they can’t hear what you’re saying, it might soften the blow. An added bonus!
By a construction site
There’s sure plenty to pick from on campus. There are construction workers all around, and they’re bright orange. If they can guide you into the Johnson Center without a wreck, maybe they can guide you through your breakup. And if they can’t, they could probably help cement your broken heart.
In the JAAC
You might feel the need to break up with your partner because you felt lost in life. Now in the JAAC, you can become even more lost. What went wrong in your relationship? Don’t know. Where’s room 2100? Don’t know. What do you get at Starbucks after your breakup? Don’t know, because you’re too emotional to decide whether you want a caramel iced latte or a big old hug from the workers.
In the Middle of Class
You may be asking why you’d want to break up in front of a class with ALL those people. Especially at 8 a.m. But think about this. Maybe you’re struggling to find the right words, continually landing on “it’s not you. It’s me.” Now, you have your fellow classmates to help! You can do it in a socratic-style method, where you go around the circle and each person creates a different line of your breakup. Maybe you can even do your breakup in a group presentation, getting emotional support from others! Better yet, if you’re in a theater class, you can act it out in a scene to really improve those acting chops. Then you’re bound for Broadway, and I’m not talking about the one in New York City.
Outside a Dorm
What’s more refreshing than starting anew in the clean air of Nashville. And you can find that right outside your dorm. Sure,it might be incredibly awkward because of the publicity, and the chance of seeing your roommate, but think about this: You get fresh air, which is highly recommended for any breakup. And after you’ve ended your relationship, you have two options. You can either go back into your dorm and cry your eyes out while eating some microwavable ramen, or you can take a walk around Belmont’s campus, possibly capturing a glimpse of another couple in the midst of a breakup and you can offer solace. You’ve been there; you’ve just done that.
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This article was written by Braden Simmons and Ty Wellemeyer