Drew Barrymore Says It’s OK To Dump Someone Before Valentine’s Day: “Rip That Band-Aid Off”

Drew Barrymore presented some sage advice for those looking to end a relationship: don’t wait! During today’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the talk show host said she believes there’s no time like the present to dump someone —  even if it’s just before Valentine’s Day.

In a timely Drew’s News headline, Barrymore and co-host Ross Mathews discussed “Valentighting” — the act of ending a relationship right before Valentine’s Day so you don’t have to buy the person a gift. Surprisingly, both hosts were totally on board with the concept — and made solid arguments as to why.

While Mathews first thought Valentighting was “gross,” he said, “But then I thought, whatever the reason is to end a relationship that’s not working, is the right reason. If it’s not for you, if you shouldn’t be there, if you’re wasting time in this relationship, whatever you have to tell yourself to get out of it, girl, do you and move on.”

Barrymore added that she’s been in plenty of situations where she’s wanted to end the relationship but the timing never seemed to match up. Looking back, she said she believes that life “doesn’t ever make a convenient” time to break up with someone — so just do it.

“You’re just holding them back from moving on, so if you want to break up with me, you do it as fast as you can so I can get on with my life,” she argued. “You don’t have to feel bad or think that I can’t handle the information. Rip that band-aid off because I understand the intention, but it screws the other person over even worse and for much longer.”

When Mathews asked if she would have the same response if she was getting dumped on her birthday, Barrymore, who feels “really strongly” about the topic, reiterated, “I don’t care.”

“The best time is the time. Not going, ‘You know what? I’m gonna leave them hanging because it’s Christmas or their grandfather just died. Or it’s her birthday,'” she said. “I wish people wouldn’t keep holding people back from moving forward in their life. We will be OK.”

So if you’re struggling this upcoming Valentine’s Day, just listen to Drew to help you feel better! And if you’re not — then whatever, happy Valentine’s Day!

The Drew Barrymore Show airs on weekdays on CBS. You can check the website for local airtimes.