One of the most hilarious recent trending hashtags I noticed was #BadReasonsToStayTogether. In this trending topic, folks came up with not-so-valid reasons to remain in a relationship, even if it's fugazi.
#BadReasonsToStayTogether being more in love with the memories than with the person standing in front of you— faïz ???? (@Faizcheklat) September 20, 2017
Because he'll have me deported if I don't… #BadReasonsToStayTogether
– Melania, probably pic.twitter.com/lhi0YrRhjo— Kevin Saito (@Kevin_Saito) September 20, 2017
She's the only one that knows the wifi password #BadReasonsToStayTogether— Pizza Guy (@Rosemebro) September 20, 2017
And the classic, yet always relevant:
Because you don't want to be alone.#BadReasonsToStayTogether— ☮️ Lissa ☮️ (@_lola_bee) September 20, 2017
So, I decided to come up with my own list of reasons… that may or may not be somewhat facetious. You be the judge.
1. Y'all share a Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime account.
Let's face it – streaming passwords are the diamonds of the digital age. In the days of yore when a breakup once meant you have to decide who keeps the dog, now you have to decide who holds the deed to binge-worthy content. Usually the best setup is one person is paying while allowing their friend/boopiece tag along for the ride, free of charge. That way, it's no question who has "custody" over the account. Just set you up a new account, B. To the one with the accounts – I know it's a pain but, you gotta change those passwords.
2. You're afraid to go to the movies alone.
Here is a problem I never have. I actually prefer to go to the movies alone so I can be fully enthralled in the film with no distractions. There are exceptions, though, where I want to discuss the film with someone right after it's done, like Get Out. So, I get it. There is a social anxiety about doing certain public activities alone and for some folks, going to the theater is one of them. Still, it's not a reason to remain in a trash coupling. Either get your solo dolo theater life together or wait until the movie comes out on Netflix so you can "forever be alone" amongst junk food in peace.
3. The cookout is coming up and you don't want to be embarrassed.
Remember the way you cringed when Lawrence dipped on Tasha at her family's cookout in Insecure? So, let's say you two are having relationship struggles and you're this close to letting them go. Then you check your calendar and – welp – the cookout is a few weeks away. Grandma is definitely looking forward to seeing your "nice companion" again and you can't stand when your cousin keeps teasing you about how you're going to be single until the day that 8 times 8 times 8 is 4. No reason to fake it, though. Like all matriarchs, Grandma will be able to see right through the B.S.
4. You trying to wait until holiday season is over to get your gifts.*
Now, this one comes with an asterisk because it fully depends on timing. Let's say the trouble starts rumbling around mid-December – surely, you can stick it out so at least you get some consolation prizes.
*coughFentyBeautyholidaycollectioncough* on the way out, right? But if it's several months away, there's no amount of foundation that will cover up the fact that you're over it. Ask your mama for the gift.
No relationship is perfect and there are many reasons to stick it out with your boo. However, if it gets too bad, make like the Get Out groundskeeper and RUN.
