10 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Hook Up With Your Ex

Just say no.

Not Available Lead
Complex Original

Image via Complex Original

Not Available Lead

During a sexual drought, an ex-girlfriend can look like a tall glass of water. You're thirsty, she's available, and she smells just as nice as she used to. She probably even feels just as nice as she used to. But all of her appeal is a mirage.

Sex with no strings attached is a lie, and meaningless sex with an ex is the greatest lie of all. Don't believe us? Here are 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Hook Up With Your Ex. Consider this us taking you firmly by your collar and shaking you. Because really, someone had to.

By Shanté Cosme (@ShanteCosme) 

RELATED: A Gentleman's Guide to Breakups

Not enough time has passed.

Not Available Interstitial

She treated you like crap.

Not Available Interstitial

It’s a waste of time.

Not Available Interstitial

You might catch feelings and end up dating her again.

Not Available Interstitial

It makes you look desperate.

Not Available Interstitial

One or both of you is dating someone else.

Not Available Interstitial

You broke up with her.

Not Available Interstitial

She broke up with you.

Not Available Interstitial

You're not on the same page.

Not Available Interstitial

It's not healthy.

Not Available Interstitial

Latest in Pop Culture