Ex Commandments
By angiemabute
@angiemabute (358)
Philippines
August 14, 2008 3:31am CST
I've finished reading a book entitled "The Ex-Commandments and Post Break-up Stories" written by Carmelle Hyacinth Penetrante. I did enjoy reading it because all girls would really relate with the stories. The Ex Commandments really caught my attention. We know that when girls experience heartaches or break-ups. it seems like their world will shatter down on them. As if they're gonna die especially if they really love the guy. Right?
These are the commandments that girls should not do after break-ups:1. Though shalt feel the pain by wallowing in post-break up depression and by being suicidal for a week.
2. Though shalt throw away all photographs, anniversary gifts movie, premiere tickets, all relationship-attuned artifacts.
3. Thou shalt erase him from your world - the existentialist game or more popularly, denial.
4. Thou shalt nurse your ego. Thou shalt buy things and splurge like crazy. Though shalt not mind if Mango is not on sale dost deserve it.
5. Thou shalt arrange a meeting with your coven support group. Thou shalt plot and scheme, and stuff yourself with goodies.
6. Thou shalt go on a beach vacation. Thou shalt indulge in a meaningless summer flings, fully aware of their meaningless.
7. Thou shalt secretly sign his name up and pass his contact numbers around gay dating websites.
8. Thou shalt stave the enroaching darkness back, and stay - even remotely something other than a complete mess. Thou shalt endure.
9. Thou shalt flirt with thou ex-best friend and thus put throw the proverbial monkey wrench in their friendship.
10. If all else fails, thou shalt burn his F150.
Girls, what do ex-commandments do you follow in here??
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2 responses
@revellanotvanella (4033)
• United States
29 Sep 08
Is this like chick literature? I hear a lot of things about this genre and that people are suprised they fall in love with it. What year is it? I never heard of it or the author but Im going to check it out on amazon now to see what others said. I think those commandments should be given to every young lady because It would surely eliminate tons of unnecessary heartache because I know when I try to talk sense into some of my friends about their impulsive relationships and then 'wallowing over it' in disbelief--it does not work. Good to get that in check before your an adult. Sounds like a good read.
@revellanotvanella (4033)
• United States
29 Sep 08
oh i didnt mean to come off cold hearted because I went through some of these things myself. And just because I said some doesnt mean it was any less devestating. I had a boyfriend when I was 18 who was 26 and he was a mad genius type but he was also a all out jrk and treated me like scum when he wasnt using me to admirably (I watched him in awe sometimes listening to his brainstorming) smile upon him while he lectured me on philosophy, Socrates, the Oppenheimer project, John Irving, on and on. I would just listen to him for hours. It wasn't hard because he was german, blonde hair and the brightest blue eyes (like Huskies, isnt that funny). So yea, I've been there.
@angiemabute (358)
• Philippines
29 Sep 08
Yes, it's like a chick literature. This was published last year I think here in the Philippines written by a Filipino. I don't think it's available in Amazon. Hope to give a copy to you. I'll try to find it and take a picture of it. If not, I'll find a copy of it in the internet. This book is really interesting. The first time I saw it in the bookstore, I get interested on it and buy it right away. When I was reading, I laugh most of the time because everything in it is really true. Women should read it especially your friends too. =)
@red_amethyst (3518)
• Philippines
25 Sep 08
hi angie. nice post here. what do i follow there when i had my heart broken.
number 3, 4, 5. after break up, I usually go out with my friends, have eating and drinking sessions just having fun. I always make myself busy so to avoid the very thought of the ex. I also avoid places where we used to hangout. I just enjoy life, there are other guys.
@angiemabute (358)
• Philippines
26 Sep 08
Thanks for the compliment! =)
I almost done some of these ex-commandments. After break-up, I usually locked myself inside my room and cry. I get depressed asking why he did that to me. I really give much importance with things that a person gave to me so I really don't throw photographs, premiere tickets, gifts. I keep those things because they were given to me. After break-up I really get mad but not to the extent that I want to erase him in the world. When I'm depressed caused by a break-up, I usually eat a lot, go to parlors and shop a lot. It also helps when I hang out with my friends a lot of times to forget the pain. I don't fling with other guys for rebound. I just enjoy doing those things that I was not able to do when I'm still in a relationship.
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@red_amethyst (3518)
• Philippines
29 Sep 08
yeah, throwing those things is not that mature. its yours already and besides that ex was part of your life.
