Ending a relationship can bring a heavy emotional backpack. Often, it is not so much about the ending itself, but about how and why the relationship ended. Through text? Threats? A dramatic turn of events? Or a sudden 25 second call? Even in the entertainment industry, the breakup has always been the subject of the most popular songs and films, embodied in often in Taylor Swift’s song lyrics,now a staple in pop culture, Adele’s moody breakup albums, and the movie ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’, which epitomizes the struggle of simply moving on. In Egypt, the breakup can be a result of a mixture of family, tradition and societal pressures that result in an even heavier emotional aftermath . We spoke to ex-lovers who have shared their worst experiences in ending a relationship, and the complicated – and uniquely Egyptian – scenarios that can happen. Their stories will make you laugh, sad, feel guilt, or even second-hand embarrassment. “You have one month left for us to get married and if you don’t do it… I’m breaking up with you” “She was my first girlfriend in Egypt, and things were…
