Breakup Hair

Last night, as I was on my way out of the office, I stopped to chat with a female co-worker. I mentioned that I was on my way to the salon for my breakup haircut and she (having just gotten hers a few weeks ago) laughed knowlingly. The male co-worker walking by, however, stopped dead in his tracks and looked utterly mystified.

He: Did you just say "breakup haircut?"
Me: Yes. The Fireman and I broke up so now I need a haircut.
He: I fail to see how these things are related.
Me: Girls have a system for coping with breakups. First, we eat a lot of chocolate, drink a lot of wine, and cry. Then we get angry, tear up pictures, and throw stuff out. Next we get a haircut.
She: Don't forget the nails! We go and get our nails done, too.
Me: Yes! So we get a fabulous new haircut, get our nails done, buy a new pair of jeans or some shoes, and then we're fine. It's an ancient ritual and it's never failed us.
He: Guys do NOT do that. You people are freaks.

Female co-worker and I just shrugged and smiled as he walked away, shaking his head.

She: You know you left out the most important step, the last one.
Me: I know
We, in unison: No-strings sex with someone else!
Me: I didn't want to bend his brain any more this week - he just recently learned that women sometimes decide if they'll sleep with their date before they've even left the house.
She: Aww, poor guy.

Girls rule.

So, anyway, I have a fabulous new haircut (shorter, darker, sassier!) and guess where I'll be flaunting it this evening? The laundromat! Oh yeah baby, I'm a swingin' single now... look out!

Comments

[Hilly]

Ahhh the rules we women have for breaking up. I suppose men just, hell I dunno....

[MysterHK]

I hope we'll get a chance to see a picture of you sporting that new haircut. I sure would. :)