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Sometimes after a break-up, all you just want to sit, cry and wallow in self-pity. Especially when the break-up is fresh, it's hard to feel empowered and happy. Below are 20 songs to listen to when you are sad after a break-up.

1. "Sometime Around Midnight" by the Airborne Toxic Event

"She walks up and asks how you are
So you can smell her perfume
You can see her lying naked in your arms"

2. "I Can't Fall in Love Without You" by Zara Larsson

"I can't fall in love without you
Please don't fall in love without me"

3. "Old Days" by Ingrid Michaelson

"Guess that’s what life’s about
What you remember
What we remember"

4. "What About Us" by P!nk

"What about us?
What about all the plans that ended in disaster?
What about love? What about trust?
What about us?"

5. "Sad" by Maroon 5

"just sitting here, trying not to look back
Still looking at the road we never drove on
And wondering if the one I chose was the right one"

6. "Not About Angels" by Birdy

"How unfair, it's just our luck
Found something real that's out of touch"

7. "Stay" by Rihanna, Mikky Ekko

"Round and around and around and around we go"

8. "Give Me Love" by Ed Sheeran

"Cause lately I've been waking up alone,
Paint splattered teardrops on my shirt"

9. "Maybe" by Lily Kershaw

"Maybe you could forget what I said
And just hold me instead"

10. "Stubborn Love" by The Lumineers

"She'll tear a hole in you, the one you can't repair
But I still love her, I don't really care"

11. "The Last Time" by Taylor Swift and Gary Lightbody

"You break my heart in the blink of an eye, eye, eye."

12. "Last Kiss" by Taylor Swift

"I don't know how to be something you miss
I never thought we'd have a last kiss"

13. "No Peace In Quiet" by Delta Rae

"Whispers in the silence
Remind me you're not there
There's no peace in quiet"

14. "Reminding Me" by Shawn Hook and Vanessa Hudgens

"He keeps reminding me
How good it was
When we were crazy"

15. "You Said You'd Grow Old With Me" by Michael Schulte

"You said you'd grow old with me
We had plans
We had visions"

16. "Let It All Go" by Birdy and RHODES

"There's still a fire in me heart, my darling
But I'm not burning for you"

17. "Say Something" by A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera

"And I... am feeling so small
It was over my head
I know nothing at all"

18. "Ocean Eyes" by Billie Eilish

"When you gimme those ocean eyes
I'm scared
I've never fallen from quite this high"

19. "The Funeral" by Band of Horses

"At every occasion I'll be ready for the funeral"

20. "Little Do You Know" by Casey Maher

"How I’m breaking while you fall asleep
Little do you know
I’m still haunted by the memory
Little do you know"

It's important to remember that time DOES heal all wounds. Right now it may seem like the pain will never go away, but with time it will get better. You WILL heal. You WILL find someone else. It will get better.

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1. "Sometime Around Midnight" by the Airborne Toxic Event

2. "I Can't Fall in Love Without You" by Zara Larsson

3. "Old Days" by Ingrid Michaelson

4. "What About Us" by P!nk

5. "Sad" by Maroon 5

6. "Not About Angels" by Birdy

7. "Stay" by Rihanna, Mikky Ekko

8. "Give Me Love" by Ed Sheeran

9. "Maybe" by Lily Kershaw

10. "Stubborn Love" by The Lumineers

11. "The Last Time" by Taylor Swift and Gary Lightbody

12. "Last Kiss" by Taylor Swift

13. "No Peace In Quiet" by Delta Rae

14. "Reminding Me" by Shawn Hook and Vanessa Hudgens

15. "You Said You'd Grow Old With Me" by Michael Schulte

16. "Let It All Go" by Birdy and RHODES

17. "Say Something" by A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera

18. "Ocean Eyes" by Billie Eilish

19. "The Funeral" by Band of Horses

20. "Little Do You Know" by Casey Maher

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

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