My girlfriends always seem to know exactly what to do when I’m having a crap day. They’ll offer me words of wisdom, send me a ridiculous GIF, or take me to my favorite bar for a cocktail. The men in my life, not as much. Guys have the instinct to try to fix things and if they can’t, they get confused about what to do. While I love that about men, some things just aren’t meant to be fixed. Life can be sucky at moments and you’ve just got to soldier through. Sometimes all I need is to be cheered up. There is an art to it. Last week, I was feeling pretty down about an ill family member and the guy I’m dating brought me a bag of my favorite coffee beans. It lifted my spirits above and beyond. Gold star for him for figuring out how to snap me out of my funk in a millisecond. After the jump, some more foolproof funk-busters.
- A glass of wine and some reality TV. “The Real Housewives” + a glass of red wine = mother’s milk. Nothing makes me forget about my problems faster than a bunch of women fighting over hangers.
- Cook me a meal. I don’t really care if you’re not a gourmet chef. If you make me something — anything! — I’ll think it’s the best meal of my life … well, probably. If you are really clueless in the kitchen, takeout will suffice.
- Riding bikes. It’s impossible for me not to smile while riding bikes. I feel similarly about swimming, jumping on a trampoline, and doing karaoke.
- The old classic: a big hug. Hugs never go out of style. And they work better than words sometimes.
- Just listen.Don’t judge, don’t offer solutions, don’t give advice, don’t tell me I’m overreacting, JUST LISTEN. It’s like a magic balm that heals all wounds.
- Dancing. Dance for me, please? Especially if you are a bad dancer. Show me your most ridiculous dance moves. If you’re lucky, maybe I’ll join you.
- Comedy. A funny movie, an improv show, your own series of “knock, knock” jokes, I don’t care. Make me laugh until I pee my pants.
- Sex. Duh. Let’s do it.
- A massage. If I’m not in the mood to get it on, get me in the mood with a back rub, a shoulder rub, or a foot rub — preferably all three.
- Ice cream. A pint of Ben & Jerry’s por favor. Or maybe a scoop from the local ice cream shop. It’s, like, a no-brainer.
What snaps your out of a crap mood? Share your favorite funk-busters in the comments.
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