If You Have to See Your Ex, Read This First

Planned or unplanned, running into an ex can be more than a little awkward. Luckily, we're breaking down some key dos and don'ts to help you navigate the tricky interaction. We're sharing some smart (and sarcastic) hints for your next run-in with the ex. Nervous you'll see an ex-boyfriend at an upcoming event? Prepare with these witty tips!

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Do Give Yourself a Pep Talk
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Do Give Yourself a Pep Talk

02
Don't Pregame
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Don't Pregame

03
Do Wear Something You Love
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Do Wear Something You Love

04
Don't Get Too Excited
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Don't Get Too Excited

05
Do Remember What Went Wrong
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Do Remember What Went Wrong

06
Don't Rehash the Relationship
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Don't Rehash the Relationship

08
Don't Bring Any Sharp Objects
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Don't Bring Any Sharp Objects

09
Do Perfect the Hair Flip
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Do Perfect the Hair Flip

10
Don't Hate on His Artsy Dreams
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Don't Hate on His Artsy Dreams

11
Do Come Prepared
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Do Come Prepared

12
Don't Show Your Frustration
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Don't Show Your Frustration

13
Do Smile Through the Pain
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Do Smile Through the Pain

15
Do Be Happy If He's Happy
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Do Be Happy If He's Happy

16
Don't Be Too Honest
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Don't Be Too Honest

17
Do Make Polite Small Talk
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Do Make Polite Small Talk

18
Don't Mock His New Girlfriend
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Don't Mock His New Girlfriend

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Do Have a Sense of Humor
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Do Have a Sense of Humor

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Don't Dish on Your Emo Moments
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Don't Dish on Your Emo Moments