By Annie Chan
Relationships are often sweet and happy, that is, before it hits a rough patch or a break-up. A break-up to most people would seem like the end of the world, especially those on their first relationship. However, you should know that it is perfectly OK to feel sad after a break-up. Sometimes, this sadness may be a little too much, so here are some tips to help ease the pain:- |
Talk to Someone
Having someone to listen is always good. Friends & family are usually there to support you through a break-up with advice, lots of tissue and a shoulder to lean on.
Heal the Scars
Recovering from a break-up is very much similar to recovering from an injury. Remove any objects that might remind you of the relationship. Those cute teddy bears from him will make the night colder and lonelier. You don’t have to thrash them, but at least put them away.
Having less contact also helps. This is why most people tend to avoid each other after a break-up. Calling them unnecessarily will only make you unhappier.
Don’t Rush
While some people recommend getting a fling to heal from a break-up, you really should give yourself a little time to calm down before starting to date again. Dating right after a break-up usually turns into a rebound relationship, which will probably be an unfulfilling one.
Get Busy
The mind tends to wander when its left alone. To avoid thinking so much; you should keep yourself occupied however possible. Some people channel this into their work; and see positive outcomes from it. Be careful however, not to overwork yourself.
Surviving a break-up always seems hard and never possible; but do know that time heals all wounds.
Before you know it, you would have learnt from the failed relationship and prepared yourself to be ready to love again.
Having someone to listen is always good. Friends & family are usually there to support you through a break-up with advice, lots of tissue and a shoulder to lean on.
Heal the Scars
Recovering from a break-up is very much similar to recovering from an injury. Remove any objects that might remind you of the relationship. Those cute teddy bears from him will make the night colder and lonelier. You don’t have to thrash them, but at least put them away.
Having less contact also helps. This is why most people tend to avoid each other after a break-up. Calling them unnecessarily will only make you unhappier.
Don’t Rush
While some people recommend getting a fling to heal from a break-up, you really should give yourself a little time to calm down before starting to date again. Dating right after a break-up usually turns into a rebound relationship, which will probably be an unfulfilling one.
Get Busy
The mind tends to wander when its left alone. To avoid thinking so much; you should keep yourself occupied however possible. Some people channel this into their work; and see positive outcomes from it. Be careful however, not to overwork yourself.
Surviving a break-up always seems hard and never possible; but do know that time heals all wounds.
Before you know it, you would have learnt from the failed relationship and prepared yourself to be ready to love again.