Recently broken up with your significant other? Can’t seem to stop obsessing over what went wrong? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Welcome to the Her-Campus guide to surviving a break-up.
1.Distraction: Distraction is a key component to getting through this. You need to find something to get your mind off the jerk that broke your heart – or the one you let get away. Find a new show to watch,
go for a walk, throw yourself into your school work. Do anything that will keep your mind – and even your text-capable hands – busy.
2.Delete:Delete him from your cell phone contacts, BBM, IM, Facebook – everything. It’s not worth driving yourself crazy over. It reduces the urge to text him constantly and it prevents cyber-stalking to see if he’s found someone new. Spare yourself the heartache and the headache and just get rid of him. Or better yet – let him contact you. If it’s meant to be, it will be.
3.Desserts:It’s okay to indulge in a few less than healthy snacks. Go to the nearest grocery store and grab some ice cream, cookies, cake, whatever your vice is. Sit down with your girlfriends and eat up! Don’t worry about how many calories
are in it, just enjoy the delicious richness of your favourite treat. It will make you feel good to indulge in a treat you would otherwise attempt to avoid – trust me.
4.Drama:Pick up a few new releases for a night in with friends and those delicious desserts. Try picking movies that you wouldn’t have watched with your ex. For example, if he always chose action films, go for something girly and romantic. Don’t look for something that will make you want to cry – that won’t help. Find something that will make you smile or maybe even draw a laugh out of you.
5.Dancing: When all else fails, hit up the dance floor at your favourite club. Call up your bestg
irlfriends, have a few drinks and enjoy a fun night out. Chances are, you need one. Feeling good about yourself is the first step to feeling good in general, so get glammed up and go all out. Wear that sequined mini-dress that’s been stashed in your closet for months and dance your heart out. Who knows? Maybe you’ll even score a cute guy’s number.
Follow these 5 Ds and you’ll be sure to survive this breakup with minimal damage to your ego. Don’t worry, there is someone out there for you. Remember, individuality is crucial, especially as a woman. It helps you discover you who are and what your morals are. Are you going to be the girl who sits alone at Starbucks reading her favourite book? Do you even know if you have a favourite book? Are you going to be a party girl, a nerd or maybe even a jock? Will you be sociable? Will you be promiscuous? These are things you need to find on your own. You need to take it upon yourself to find out who you are going to be or who you’ve already become. So if you’re single, don’t fret. You’re coming into your own as a strong, independent woman. You will know who you are and what you want out of life by the time the right person finds you. If you just got out of a relationship, keep in mind that it is important to take time for yourself and go out and discover who you are.