Culture

25 GIFs that Prove Taylor Swift Doesn't Need a Man

She has literally All. The. Friends.
By Ryan Houlihan

We just got the news that Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris have reportedly broken up after a 15-month relationship. While this is definitely unexpected for fans, we can take comfort in knowing that Taylor will be perfectly fine being single. Every breakup is a loss, but it’s also a chance to get closer to the life that is right for you. Here are 25 GIFs proving that Taylor is a perfect example of why nobody needs to be a relationship to be satisfied:

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    This is Taylor Alison Swift.

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    She and her boyfriend, Calvin Harris, just broke up.

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    Taylor Swift has literally All The Friends: She is surrounded by powerful women.

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    If she wants to see a movie, go to a party, or cuddle, she does not need some dude she’s dating. She’s got a tribe of BFFs.

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    Dating somebody is not an achievement. It doesn’t make you better than anyone else.

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    You know what makes you better than anyone else? Doing what you love.

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    There are going to be tabloids posting pictures of Taylor saying she looks "so sad" after her break up.

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    Maybe that will be true for a while.

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    But you know what else is true? She’s the biggest selling artist in the world.

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    Her fans love her.

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    That’s all you need!

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    You know what Taylor Swift uses when she wants to cuddle? Her Grammys. She has 10. Also her Billboard awards; she has 22. Or maybe her Emmy.

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    When will she get another boyfriend? When she wants another boyfriend.

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    Taylor Swift is a 26-year-old queen with an entire life of adventures ahead of her.

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    Forbes ranks her as the 64th most powerful woman in the world.

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    Every breakup is a little sad for both people, but it’s also a little happy because it’s freeing.

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    Now she has more time to devote to making a new album, appearing in new films, and seeing her friends.

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    Now she’ll have the time to meet the right person for her, whenever she’s ready for that.

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    Taylor Swift does not need a man.

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    Nobody "needs" to be in a relationship.

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    Because as Taylor knows, you've just gotta shake it off.

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