Let me first begin by giving everyone a definition of subtweet, just so we’re all on the same page. According to Urban Dictionary:
There are many reasons that girls (and guys) love to subtweet. I don’t care who you are or where you’re from; if you have a Twitter account you have probably done this in one way or another. Hey, I’ve done it too. No one is perfect (besides Bey, obviously).
Subtweeting can be done in the form of song lyrics, a deep inspirational quote that has some meaning to you, or just a flat out statement. No matter which form you choose though, they all have one thing in common: it is SO OBVIOUSLY directed at someone else.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Twitter. I adore it. It’s fabulous because you can basically say whatever you want and no one can say anything about it. Lately there seems to be a negative stigma around posting Facebook statuses. Solution? Twitter.
All that being said, if you’re reading this you are probably in college. You’re almost done with that Bachelor’ Degree and will soon be out in the real world. So here’s a PSA for all of you:
You are a grown woman.
Because of this fact, if you have feelings towards someone (no matter if they’re good or bad) you are more than allowed to *gasp* tell them. Here’ an example:
Tweet: I knew you were trouble when you walked innnnnnn
Translation: My boyfriend cheated on me and I should have seen this coming
How do I know this? Because chances are your entire relationship/breakup was also broadcasted on Facebook/Instagram/etc.
PSA #2: It is not necessary to have your entire personal life on social media.
Anyways, I love TSwift as much as the next girl. She speaks to the population and magically puts into song everything that we keep cooped up inside of us. But if your asshole boyfriend cheats on you, I’m sorry to say that putting your feelings on Twitter will not make you feel better. And frankly, it will make everyone sort of hate you.
Alternative solution: burn all of your ex’s stuff, tell him he’s a dick, delete his number, and drink a bottle of wine.
SO much more productive and you won’t lose followers and/or dignity in the process.
The end.