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Jared Fried: A Joke About Breaking Up

Sep 30, 2024
Jared Fried, a comedian celebrated for his Netflix special '37 and Single,' brings his sharp humor to the topic of breakups. He hilariously navigates the absurdities of ending relationships before commitment, shedding light on the trivial reasons that often lead to these decisions. Through engaging personal stories, Jared explores the confusion and challenges of communication during those uncertain times, making it relatable and entertaining.
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INSIGHT

Pre-Step Breakups Leave Weak Reasons

  • Breaking up before a relationship's 'next step' leaves you with weak, fixable reasons that don't convince anyone.
  • Jared Fried observes that vague pre-breakup behavior (acting weird, texting less) fails to signal a real breakup and creates confusion.
ANECDOTE

Weird Acting Didn’t Trigger Breakups

  • Jared Fried describes his attempts to 'act weird'—texting less and even using a different name during sex—to hint at a breakup.
  • These tactics never led to a conversation or a dump; they just confused his partners and himself.
INSIGHT

Vague Excuses Don’t Hold Up

  • Vague breakup lines like 'it's not you, it's me' or 'the timing's off' don't satisfy partners and leave them pressing for clarity.
  • Jared notes men need stronger, tangible reasons because vague excuses fail socially and emotionally.
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