The Anatomy Of A Lebanese Breakup: 15 Cringe Things Couples Do In Beirut

Breakups can be messy, emotional, and at times, downright cringe-worthy for the bystanders. But when it comes to the art of parting ways, Lebanese people always manage to add a unique flavor to the breakup saga. From dramatic exits to over-the-top reactions, Lebanese couples have their own set of traditions when it comes to calling it quits. Let us know how many you’ve been guilty of!

1. Delete their profile picture off WhatsApp because drama.

2. Take up a BUNCH of random hobbies all of a sudden.

You’re taking a gardening class and have suddenly become addicted to Padel? Cool.

3. Stop going online so their ex thinks they’re dead.

HAS THIS EVER WORKED? No, really. Has it?

4. Upload a picture of themselves with someone their ex used to hate.

Risky but pay-off is high!

5. Reconnect with all the friends they ditched.

Heyyyyyyyyyyy waynik??????

6. Join every dating app under the sun.

Of course, while knowing they have no intention of ever going out on a single date.

7. Become the social media Sherlock Holmes.

“Shefet osba3a el yemin 3ala story her cousin, akeed kenit ma3 7ada.”

8. Shamelessly use their mutual friends

“Ta3o nedhar w 2oulo la Ghassan yijeh bas don’t say I’m there THANKS.”

9. Post cryptic stories with randoms lurking in the back

10. Post non-cryptic cringe-worthy stories of quotes about self worth.

“A lion doesn’t concern itself with the opinion of sheep.” Okay.

11. Post stories of themselves super drunk so their ex gets concerned for their wellbeing.

Never gonna happen.

12. Post about their inner peace.

You can’t be that peaceful, you’re on Instagram 18 hours a day.

13. Travel the second that they can

We all know that privileged brat who heads to London the SECOND the breakup happens.

14. Hit up all the spots their ex used to despise.

And of course, act like they’re the greatest spots on earth.

15. Get over it when they get under somebody else.