How to get over a break up
Ending a relationship is very hard, be it your decision or the other person’s decision. Check some of the ways on how to deal with a break up down here:
- Don’t beg for another chance. Of course, you miss your ex and may still be in shock about the breakup, but don’t plead for a do-over. Do you miss your ex specifically, or do you miss the idea of having a partner? The two are very different.
- Don’t call or text. Aim to go at least 90 days without contacting your ex if you want to be able to get over a breakup. By then, chances are you’ll be feeling much better and have some additional clarity.
- Don’t date or marry the next person you meet.
- Don’t overdo on the partying. Sure, it’s tempting to drown your sorrows to get over a breakup, but that’s a mistake. Some people are looking for validation that they’re still attractive. But right after a breakup, if you start drinking, flirting, or partying, well, all those things are distractions from the grieving process.
- Don’t avoid the pain. To get over a breakup, you may try to avoid your hurt and pain because it’s just too devastating. But you can’t recover from the relationship when you avoid it.
- Don’t beat yourself up. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Remember that your ego and self-esteem are already hurting. Be as compassionate toward yourself as you would be to a friend whose heart had just been broken.
- Don’t lose sight of who you are as an individual. Embrace your “me” time, and cultivate your interests as an individual, as you gradually move on from the relationship.
- Don’t seek revenge and connect with other exes.
- Don’t stalk him/her on social media. Unfollow your ex from all forms of social media, and perhaps some of his or her family members and friends as well.
- Don’t worry about mutual friends. You’re ready to break up, then it hits you that you and your ex hang out in the same groups. You know the same people. Which friends will stay with you, and which friends will give you the cold shoulder?
Keep in mind that getting over a breakup takes time and patience. If things don’t seem to get better with time, remember that you can always turn to friends, family, or even a mental health professional for support.