How do YOU or SOMEONE ELSE you know handle breakups?

For me , there are three important rules for breaking up. These are things i got from one of my favorite songs... Three important rules for breaking up Don't put off breaking up when you know you want to Prolonging the situation only makes it worse Tell her honestly, simply, kindly, but firmly Don't make a big production Don't make up an elaborate story This will help you avoid a big tear jerking scene If you wanna date other people say so Be prepared for the girl to feel hurt and rejected Even if you've gone together for only a short time, And haven't been too serious, There's still a feeling of rejection When someone says he prefers the company of others To your exclusive company, But if you're honest, and direct, And avoid making a flowery emotional speech when you break the news, The girl will respect you for your frankness, And honestly she'll appreciate the kind of straight forward manner In which you told her your decision Unless she's a real b!tch or a cry baby you'll remain friends Oh and by the way, the song is 'Popular' by Nada Surf. Here is the link to the song, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNc45FTenhg (***THIS IS NOT A REFERRAL LINK***).

break-ups. sucks huh? the last time i handled a break-up the positive way, i had my girlfriends beside me through it all. they cheered me up, they chose positive things to talk about, they basically help me to forget the negative things and just move on. yes it took a long time but it was worth it all. though i think it would be different with a guy, just being there for your friend would be a great help.

Tell her to find another guy, or maximize other healthy activities to stay busy!! Everything would be fine in a matter of time!

My girlfriends always get a haircut after a break-up which I think is great because after the haircut comes the workout. Personally, I don't touch my hair when I'm all emotional because a bad haircut might turn me into a basket case instead of it being a way of coping. Anyway, when my girlfriend broke up with her boyfriend, she was so needy I had to accompany her to wherever she wanted to go and always the first stop was a salon where I was forced to get a pedicure while waiting for her make-over to be finished. Then it was pertinent to look really smashing after having your heart smashed so it was badminton, spinning class, swimming or table tennis during the weekends. My pals keep busy and don't wallow in despair, they look good and we destroy the dirtbag(the ex) over sushi.:)

I recently made an article about this. About how to overcome to a relationship break up. Is not easy to be in that process and I think all of us have to pass thru this awful experience at least one time in life. I am going to add you as a friend to send you the link. You can share it with your friend. It surely will be helpful. :)

Treat yourself! Eat what you like and pamper yourself. Buy new clothes, go to SPA make yourself feel like you're the most wonderful woman :D It seems difficult especially you just broke up but it helps mentally. When you break up, one tends to get depressed and think of reasons why the relationship failed. Who doesn't? But then, after giving some time on thinking why it failed, it also helps to think "what should I do to improve" Always hang around with people and keep yourself busy. As I said on other discussions, I used to hate traveling alone but after my break up, I find traveling alone real fun since I meet new people and experience a lot of new things. Don't keep yourself in a shell and pity yourself. Go out. Instead of thinking "Tsk... I'm single... I'm alone", think "I'm single and ready to mingle" instead :D Believe me, once you moved on, you'll enjoy a lot since I'm quite sure you missed the life of being single :D Positive thinking is always the key :D Take time and don't rush things :)

If I had a friend who had been betrayed by the one he loved, I'd tell my friend that he was well rid of her and should be thankful that she was out of his life. Suggest to your friend that this person will probably, in time, do it to their new love interest, too.

Experiencing a loss is always difficult and we all handle loss differently. I don't know if we can really tell somone how to handle it since people's emotions are different. Best thing is to be there and support the person. Let the person know that life goes on and that it is normal to grieve when experiencing a loss. Do things with the person that will help him/her enhance their self esteem and try to communicate that all of life's experiences are leaning environments. Try to find the positive aspects of the experience. Never trivialize their loss.

I had a boyfriend for 5 years, we were couples since high school, and when we broke up it really hurt me a lot, what I did was remake myself...I dieted(healthy), exercised, and chose to change my wardrobe with colorful clothes, I used to favor only grey, white, and black...it was not easy to move on, but when I slowly came out of my shell I also slowly began to heal... Though, in my experience we all have different way of handling break-ups, what worked for me, might not work for anybody...

I usually handle breakups by sitting in my bed, crying about it. I would watch movies like "Breakfast at Tiffany's," or "Pretty in Pink," and eat at least 4 jars of Ice Cream. I don't have a method or anything but I know that after at least a couple of days I feel much better.

My cousin eat a lot of chocolates when her boyfriend broke up with her. A friend of mine use to go to a bar whenever he's gone on a break up. My brother spend more time on playing basketball. Me? I just play online games and eat a lot to cope.

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