Break-up Blues: How to Really Get Over Him
Bounce back with our foolproof tips.
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Bouncing Back After Breakup - Splitting up with your boo can be an emotional roller coaster, and no one is ever really ready for the final drop. Whether it’s a fairly new relationship that ended quickly or the dissolution of a marriage, you can pick up the pieces and become whole again, trust us. And here’s how. By Britt Middleton (Photo: Blend Images/Hill Street Studios/Getty Images)
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Write It Out - Rage. Confusion. Loneliness. These are just a few of the emotions we’ve all experienced post breakup. Rather than keep them bottled up inside, try getting them onto paper in a journal or a personal blog. The benefit here is that you can clearly express your feelings, free from the judgment of friends and family members, while gaining some perspective about the situation. (Photo: Jamie Grill/Getty Images)
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Put Some Distance Between You - Sending incensed messages to your ex or stalking his social media accounts is never a good look. If things ended poorly, it’s best to cut off all ties on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and any other social media. If you spend all your time obsessing about your former relationship, how will you ever truly move on? (Photo: Peathegee Inc/Getty Images)
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The Break-up Makeover - Before you reach for that second pint of Ben & Jerry’s consider this: it’s a new you, so why not take the time to improve yourself from head to toe. Try out that new fitness class, ditch the junk food and get yourself a fly new haircut. When you feel good about yourself, you’ll attract the type of people you want in your life. (Photo: Jim Cummins/Getty Images)
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Have a Plan B - When you’ve got the itch to call or text your ex, have a go-to girlfriend or family member you can talk to instead. When going through a breakup, these are the people who will talk you down from the ledge. Remember, while you can’t control how your ex feels about you or the relationship, you can control how you handle yourself throughout the process. (Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images)
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Make Time for Your Girls - They’ve probably missed you! Nothing can lift your spirits like a night out on the town with your girls. But do try to limit the conversation about your ex; this is a time for celebrating your friendships and the future, not wallowing in the past. Here are some more prize tips for living single and fabulously. (Photo: Digitalskillet/GettyImages)
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Get Spiritual - Taking time to reflect on your life, be it through meditation or in a church community, can offer comfort in times of sadness. If you’re a self-help kind of gal, park yourself in your local bookstore’s relationship section to get some dating advice from pros like LaLa Anthony or Steve Harvey. (Photo: dpa /Landov)
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Talk It Out - Feelings of hopelessness and depression can feel overwhelming. There is no shame in speaking to a professional counselor, who can help you get through these difficult emotions. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or depression, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or suicidepreventionlifeline.org. (Photo: Andrea Morini/Getty Images)
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Set New Goals - You’re entering into a new phase in your life, and it’s the perfect time to carve out some new goals. Make a list of the things you want to achieve in your health, career and personal life and post it somewhere you can see it for daily motivation. Make a new list each year. (Photo: Blend Images/Hill Street Studios/Getty Images)