How to Deal with a Break-up

Break-ups are never fun for anyone involved.Ending a relationship can be stressful and depressing, but there are still a few things you can do to help you get through the whole thing just a little bit faster.

1. Put away reminders

Try not to think about him too much.Put away any pictures or letters you had sitting on your desk so they aren’t a constant reminder of what you used to have.

2. Remember why it ended

Chances are it all came to an end for one reason or another. Remind yourself of that reason, especially if you’re the one who had to take the first step towards breaking up.While you don’t want to forget about the good times you had together, right now you should focus on why your relationship wasn’t working in the first place so you can start to fully move on.

3. Delete conversations

Get rid of your text messages and Facebook threads. They’re too tempting to look at. Chances are they weren’t very happy conversations towards the end anyway.Don’t upset yourself by looking back at any nasty things that were said.

4. Control your diet

Some people pig out while others can’t eat at all when they’re upset.Either way, try to force yourself to maintain a normal diet.Eating too much or too little will make you feel sluggish.

5. Hang out with friends

Being alone is probably hard. Surround yourself with your girlfriends, but don’t spend all your time with them talking about your ex.Prove to yourself that you can be happy without him.

6. Keep your distance

As hard as it is, don’t call or text him. If you happen to run into him, say hi, but don’t go out of your way to get his attention.Interacting with him more will make it harder to move on.If you want to still be friends, give it time before you try so you can both get over each other.

7. Stay active

Work out and get your endorphins going.Focus on both your mental and physical health by relieving stress through exercise.

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