Breakups can be an extremely difficult experience. You’re
hurt, you’re crying, confused, and your heart feels like it’s in a million
pieces. There’s a reason why it is called heartbreak but learn to let it go.
The world has something better in store for you. But while you’re waiting, here
are 9 things you must never do after a breakup.
Ready to hear them? Cool, let’s
go!
#1. Don’t take it out on your body
We’ve all seen the chick flicks — a wailing broken hearted
girl gobbling up a double gallon of ice cream, getting over that ex. Cliché
but, hell, it’strue. We know how tempting a tub of rocky road Haagen Dazs is
right now — and go for it occasionally. Enjoy the fact that you don’t have to
suck in your gut for a bit. But make sure it’s just for a bit. You don’t want
the self loathing stuff that comes after too many of those
binges. Be kind to your body, and it will be kind to you. Get your ass off that
couch and into the gym. Bonus: you’ll look hot in your dresses and jeans!
#2. Don’t be “on the hunt”
Debunk that ridiculous myth: “The best way to get over a man
(or woman) is to get under
another one.” Don’t get us wrong — we’re all for sex! Get
yourself a lover, or just a vibrator, but don’t jump on the relationship
bandwagon too soon. Take your time. And when anyone asks you why you’re not
going out with someone because you’re sooooo great with that sad sack face of
theirs — tell them to take a hike. Remember, most of your pals aren’t having
the hot sex they claim to be having at home — but YOU can be. Enjoy your new
freedom!
#3. Don’t stalk him or her
You’re way too smart to stalk him or her physically after
your breakup. Of course you are…BUT…on social media? That’s tempting. Dump him
and all his friends and family. It’s simply too easy to track him or her on
these outlets. We had our exes BLOCKED from all of our accounts because we knew
one of those 3 a.m. nights after a martini or three, we’d go sniffing. Don’t.
You don’t need to know where he or she’s going or who he or she’s going with. All hurtful. Move on.
#4. Don’t tell “your story” to everyone
Hold back. Don’t tell everybody how you’ve been wronged.
Boooooooooring! Save your droning for your journals and very, very good friends.
The longer you hold on to “your story” and keep soliciting sympathy, the longer
it will take you to move forward…and we don’t want your pals to dump you, too.
#5. Don’t hold on to the memorabilia
Dump the keepsakes. Dump all those memory triggers. Use this
as an opportunity to de-clutter. Dump all the toxic people and things in your
life and learn to live light!
#6. Don’t waste energy on revenge.
Revenge is utter crap. Don’t get even. Get over it.
#7. Don’t isolate yourself
You’re way too fabulous to be a shut-in. Get out and beyond
your 4 walls. Push yourself away from your comfort zones — take some risks!
Meet your fabulous women friends for cocktails. Wear red lipstick and some
killer stillettos and work it because you can.
#8. Don’t settle for crumbs
That means anybody’s crumbs — not your ex’s, not your
friends’, not your new date’s. Guys usually tell you up front who they really
are. Learn to listen. Don’t date the damaged, bad kissers, texting lunatics or
potential “projects.” Take this time to raise your standards.
#9. Ease up on your regret bullshit
See your ex for what he or she truly was and try not to
obsess about what could have or should have happened. That romanticized,
idealized version can torment you after a breakup. Don’t let it. It’s done,
over, finito.
#10. Don’t beat yourself up about relapses
Relapses happen. Anniversaries, birthdays are a bitch.
Remind yourself to be grateful that you are not with him or her any more.
Remind yourself that people do NOT change. He or she isn’t a better
person/lover/friend to someone else. He or she hasn’t aged like a fine wine for
crying out loud! This time needs to be about you and your recovery. Choose to
be happy. Get off your ass and over your ex NOW.
Know someone going through a heartbreak? Please share with
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