Get Over It! 5 Ways to Move Past a Breakup

Break-ups are harsh for everyone. Most of us know this from experience… unless, of course, you are one of those lucky few who married their high school sweethearts and went on to live happily ever after. Well, it does happen, but in most cases, people go through several break-ups during their lifetime. Perhaps they met through online dating or family friends but in the end, it didn't work out. So, you are not the first, the last or the only person who has been dumped or broken up with someone.

What should you do to move past a breakup and get over your ex? Here are a few tricks that work:

Get Out Of Bed

The first and most natural tendency anyone has when feeling blue is to stay in their pajamas and watch TV in bed all day. This may work for a day or two, but are you actually planning to hide inside your apartment for weeks and months in a row? Get out of bed, take a shower, put on some nice clothes and get out there! Life goes on even after a break-up. Catch up with a friend or two you haven’t seen in a while. Give them a call, get together over a coffee, dinner or a late night drink to catch up. You’ll soon understand how easy it is to forget all about your ex, at least for a couple of hours.

Meet New People

We wouldn’t recommend rushing into a new relationship just to forget about the one that’s recently ended, but you should always be open to meeting new people and even dating. Going back to one of the online dating sites might be a good idea.

You can spend some enjoyable hours chatting with other people, socializing and, who knows, maybe even get a date or two. Getting to know different kinds of people can be therapeutic after a break-up. It helps you understand that your world is not limited to one single person.

Dedicate Time To Your Hobby

Your relationship was consuming a lot of your time and you neglected your hobby for a while? It’s time to spend some time catching up on your favorite activity. If you don’t have a hobby, don’t worry. It’s never too late to pick up one. Just think about the things you enjoy doing. Taking pictures? Hiking? Yoga? Lego?

Group activities are recommended. They represent a good opportunity of getting to know like-minded people, which is always a good basis for making new friends and get over a breakup.

See A Therapist

While not compulsory, seeing a therapist is most often a good idea when dealing with a breakup. It’s the safest way to talk about your feelings and get professional advice. If seeing a shrink is too much for you, at least try to talk about how you feel with a friend you trust, and whose opinion you appreciate, to help you move past a breakup.

Keep Yourself Busy

One very good way to get over a breakup is to keep yourself busy and not allow yourself to fall back into bed. Make sure your agenda is filled with social activities and your to-do list gets longer every day. See friends, join the gym or a book club, go to the theater, plan trips, and remember: the right person for you is out there, but they won’t find you if you’re moping at home in your pajamas.

Make a fresh start in the dating game by joining a new online dating site like Zoosk, Match.com, and eHarmony.