We’re not telling you to break up (unless 👀), but pre-Valentine's Day is the most common time to do it. Sure, experts recommend ending things with someone in a safe, private location. But honestly? That’s lame. Grow up and sob in public like the rest of us.
Dupont Circle:
With Krispy Kreme, Un je ne sais Quoi, and Tatte all just a block away, you can gorge on treats to fill the gaping hole in your chest and forget about the fact that you might never find love again.
The WWII Memorial:
It doesn’t get more majestic than this. And if you’re left sobbing on the cold hard ground? Well, you’ll just come off as especially patriotic.
Crumbs & Whiskers Georgetown:
Get a headstart on finding your breakup cat (yes, it’s a thing, mine’s named Luna) at this cat café. Plus, for an extra $5, the café is offering a “shit on your ex” service where they write their name on a litter box and let the felines do the deed.
On the Metro Platform:
For the romantics. Break up with someone on the Metro platform, then watch them through the closing doors while blasting “Goodbye To You” by Michelle Branch and shedding a single tear. Just please don’t break up on the bus. Let's keep it classy.
Adams Memorial ("Grief") at Rock Creek Cemetery. (The Washington Post/Getty Images)
Adams Memorial:
Colloquially named “Grief,” this statue in Rock Creek Cemetery is surrounded by shrubs so you can ugly cry/beg your significant other to reconsider without fear of (more) embarrassment.
Kalorama Park:
This park is just steps away from Adams Morgan Urgent Care. So if your ex starts bleeding from the heart (likely, I mean, have you seen yourself?), you can drop them off asap.
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