12 TV Breakups that Left Us All Traumatized (6 of 7)

10. Alexis and Ted, Schitt’s Creek

Messy, spite-filled breakups are the type we can accept because it’s clear the relationship wasn’t meant to be. But when the couple is mature and civil about it — as Alexis and Ted were — it really hurts. Having one final meal as a couple just made it even more bittersweet.

11. Santana and Brittany, Glee

One of the features that made “Glee” such an iconic show was its use of popular pop music from years gone by. So when they chose recent hits simply because they were getting a lot of radio play, it wasn’t always the best move. But there were exceptions, such as when Brittany and Santana ended their relationship and the late Naya Rivera delivered an amazing rendition of “Mine” by Taylor Swift. We went through a lot of Kleenex boxes in that episode!