How to Get Over a Break Up
Want to know how to get over a break up? Here are six secrets to help you get your life together and move on!
Difficulty: Hard
Time Required: Two Weeks to Three Months
Here's How:
Bond with other Singles.
At any given time, you probably have a mix of friends in loving relationships as well as those searching for love. Don't be afraid to look-up single friends you haven't seen or spoken to in awhile and make plans for Friday and Saturday night. You'll stay busy on the weekend and maybe even rekindle an old friendship.
Start a Social Hobby.
If there is a hobby or activity you have been meaning to try for the first time, or take-up again, this is your chance. Focus on activities that allow you to meet new and interesting people. Examples might include a cooking class, sports league, or bridge club.
Go Easy on the Next Person you Meet.
Beware of continuing unfinished business with the next person you meet. If you didn't have a chance to truly close the door on your last relationship, don't project your open issues on the next unsuspecting soul. See the new person as a clean slate and allow the relationship to unfold with no connections to your past.
Don't Sling Shot your Ex.
It can be very tempting, particularly on lonely nights, to look up your ex or accept an invitation from your ex for a rekindle. The more you fall back on your old ways, the harder it will be to truly move on. Don't fall for the short term satisfaction of a night out or easy hook-up at the expense of stirring up all the hurt from the breakup.
Apply What You've Learned.
Take out a journal and write down everything that went well versus what could have been better in your relationship. Be honest since you're the only one looking at the entry. What could you do better next time? What positive traits did your ex possess that you should look for in the next relationship, or maybe even incorporate into your own style?
Talk About Something Else.
Everyone goes through a period of venting to their friends and family about what went wrong and how your ex deserves to go straight to prison. It's okay to do a little venting, but spare your inner circle from an endless tirade for months at a time. Commit to yourself that the next time you call a close friend, you'll focus exclusively on them. This will help you get out of your head for awhile and start feeling normal again....
2006-12-31 18:54:51
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answered by Anonymous
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BE assured that every single person reading this question has BEEN THERE!
IT is hard but you will feel better.
I promise you that
You might want to start by getting rid of things that immediately remind you of that person.
YOu dont have to throw those things away but dont have cards and pictures hanging out all over your night stand.
Next make a list of all of the things that your ex did wrong to you.
refer to that list often
it will help you to not fall into the trap of making that person seem better than they were (which happens alot after they are gone just go to any funeral and hear all of the kind things said about the dearly departed).
In some cases a break up is a death. SO treated like that. Be kind to yourself
get alot of rest but more importantly allow yourself the time to grieve
YOU WILL GET THRU THIS
(p.s. sounds like a real jerk to break up with you this time of the year. Could be that you are better off without him/her
2007-01-01 02:04:07
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answered by xxxxxxx b 3
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Before you cash in your chips and ride off into the sunset, let's look at some ways that you can possibly change this situation.
Neither of you has called it quits yet because you still feel passionately connected to each other. The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference. You two are anything but indifferent to each other! Find a way to take that energy and use it to express your love and commitment to each other. It's still there but it will require each of you to take responsibility for your own behavior and actions.
My suggestions to you are:
It would be wise to accept this truth: you are going through a process of self-discovery and growth, and for the moment, the price is suffering and unhappiness. Be patient.
In order to prioritize your values, break the chains of fear and guilt and arrive at a decision. You should go for psychotherapy; not a marital therapy or counseling, but rather a therapy of depth. Seek help to connect with your inner self and understand the deep roots of your anguish and unhappiness.
2007-01-01 04:20:44
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answered by ? 4
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Concentrate on yourself, and think positive.
Rather than sitting around consuming yourself with depressing thoughts of what is lost (which we all tend to do). Concentrate on what's great about yourself and what you can do to make your life even better. Get involved in activies that you enjoy such as sports, time with friends, etc. Turn the negative in to a positive.
And, remember that unfortunately not all relationships will last. But, you will find the right person sometime, and then all the previous heartache will mean nothing, because you will be so happy with the one you truly love.
2007-01-01 02:05:48
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answered by star22 3
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You didn't say if the break up was in some way your fault....maybe you are feeling worse because something you did caused it.(?) Whatever the reason, and if the break up is permanent, you must make yourself not dwell on it. Look forward, not to your past.......and, seriously and most important, pick up your Bible and start reading....The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it? Jeremiah 17:9 Don't focus on the world, focus on your spirit. Read your Bible...all the time. (The Psalms or Proverbs are a good start.) Fall asleep with it. Talk to the Lord, not to your friends. You will feel a comfort as no one on earth could provide. I know this because I have lived it. This will bring you peace. God Bless you and may 2007 bring you a renewed joy in life.
2007-01-01 02:35:15
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answered by calvarygirl 1
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Just keep yourself calm and cool and dont think of it and make yourself sad. Just think of it and say to youself that he/she didnt deserve me, i dont need a boyfriend or girlfriend, i was surviving before and still will and i will remain happy. Not for my sake, atleast for the poeople who love me. Like parents family etc. And try not to be alone though, you may get bored with friends or irritated, just paas your time with people around or if you are alone, play music or keep the t.v on. Always keep active. You will get over it soon. And whenever you want to cry just do it. Dont hold it back. Crying helps you ease out yours feelings. Let it come out of you and feel lighter and much more free. With friends and other people around, you will have a comforting hand. You shall feel better and please be happy its new year's today right so cheer up!!! ok everything will be fine, as nothing is forever time changes everything with it.
2007-01-01 02:31:21
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answered by mansi 1
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Engage yourself in some physical activities, viz sports or dancing, or go on a holiday someplace else. If you stay quite or alone, your brain will not let you be peaceful, however hard you may try.
2007-01-01 04:58:55
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answered by sonal 2
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Honey, almost if not all the people in the world had the same heartache as everyone experienced......In time, they have moved on and are now happy with their true love... Just think of this... "IF THEY CAN DO IT, SO CAN I"
2007-01-01 02:17:26
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answered by bea 4
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Go out and try to have fun bars etc... find rebound dates and soon all will be forgotten dont wallow in it go out and have fun esp if your young
2007-01-04 22:09:44
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answered by superstar77 2
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I booz a lot to come out of of it but it takes time and determination.
2007-01-04 15:56:03
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answered by nishu 1
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