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8 Ways To Shorten The Process Of Getting Over A Long-Term Relationship Breakup

Breakups are hard, but there are a few ways to make them a little easier.

lyndseymurphy
Jul 18, 2018
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8 Ways To Shorten The Process Of Getting Over A Long-Term Relationship Breakup
Lyndsey Murphy

Breakups are hard, but we all have to experience them to grow. Luckily, there are a few ways to make moving on a little easier.

1. Cry it out.

You may think that crying will make you feel worse, but it is nice to feel fresh and relieved after you cry.

When you cry, don't feel sad. Feel happy.

2. Hang out with friends.

Friends can help with almost any situation. Hang out with old friends you haven't seen in a while.

And be sure to stay safe and be responsible while you are vulnerable!

3. Treat yo' self!

Do something you love. Listen to music, go to a movie or get your nails done! Go on a spontaneous vacation, or go travel the world.

You do you, boo. No matter your circumstances, you deserve to be happy.

4. Communicate.

If you guys ended on bad terms, I do not recommend trying to reach out.

But if you guys are still friends and communication is mutual, keep it open. It will get easier because you are just friends.

5. Be optimistic.

Look for new opportunities. Go out and enjoy the single life! You never know what you may find. 

6. Be grateful.

Appreciate the experience and realize that you can be loved (and loved hard).

7. Find yourself.

Learn from your mistakes. No one is perfect, and we all make mistakes. Thrive and grow!

8. Love yourself.

This is actually advice my ex-gave to me. He said that you have to love yourself in order to love someone else.

Practice happiness. Then you can make someone else happy.

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