Normally, I’m not the kind of person who encourages myself or anyone I care about to use wallowing in self-pity as a mechanism for coping with being sad; I prefer healthier alternatives like surrounding myself with positive people [and wine] or watching feel-good movies [also with wine]. But unfortunately, when it comes to love, romance, dating or anything that involves those kinds of feelings, no amount of John Hughes flicks, encouraging pals or seemingly anything can make you feel better when you’re down in the dumps. And sometimes, when you’re feeling extra emotional, it’s like the only thing you can really do is throw yourself into an embarrassing black hole of tears, nostalgia, unwashed sweat pants and music that makes you feel even sadder as you overanalyze every aspect of your current dilemma. It may cause you to feel pathetic and alone, but it can also be very cathartic! So the next time you find yourself in a similar mind state, let this playlist be your soundtrack.