So the time comes every so often when we all must brave the treacherous journey of singledom post-breakup.  No matter how big or small our towns or cities are, the LGBT community is small.  Word travels quickly; alliances are formed and sides taken leaving both of the break-upees in an awkward situation.  Some of us retreat to our bedrooms and grieve the loss aided by netflix on demand and either over-eating or not eating at all.  There are others who go nuts and start living life like they’re 21 again.  They hit the bars every night, rebound til they drop and then start to process the ramifications of being single again in a sea of maybe the most incestuous community ever.  C’mon, its just a matter of time before you’re dating/sleeping with or pursuing someone that is a friend or a friend of a friend or an ex’s ex.  Faced with this dilemma, my advice is as follows : Get out of town for a weekend alone or with a close friend or family member.  Living in LA I suggest Palm Springs.  Only 120 miles outside of LA makes it the perfect distance to get away for a weekend.  It’s gay friendly, has small town charm, gorgeous views and a huge variety in day and night activities.  You can shop vintage stores and score some amazing treasures (um, Elvis’s couch?) and dine al fresco or you can enjoy the abundance of outdoor destinations like the Salton Sea and Joshua Tree.  For more tips check out gogoldengo.tumblr.com