How to Recover from a Break-Up

How many relationships have you had? How many of those relationships actually worked? If your first answer is anything but 0 or 1, then apparently some must not have been paradise since they had to end. But break-ups might not always be heartbreaking- even on the "receiving" end of the break. Here's how, I feel, you do it:

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Confidence- THE #1 thing
• Hobbies or things to do everyday to get your mind off of him/her
• Goals- Why look to the past when forward is more pleasing?

1. If you were just broken up with, think about the relationship you just had. Remember the good and remember the bad, but always keep your dignity and grow confidence. Of course, after your break up you will feel very low amounts of self-esteem. You have to think positive and realize that maybe something just wasn't supposed to be. Never become jealous* See warning below.
2. Now that you've thought of the relationship- let all of the crying out. I don't have a reference, but I remember hearing way back when that crying out your problems can sometimes help. You may be way ahead of me at this step.
3. Look towards the future. If this didn't work, then something was not meant to be. ALWAYS REMEMBER- There is somebody for everybody. I don't care if you're 2 feet 3 inches or you're not the sharpest knife in the drawer, there IS someone you can relate to and spend your life with. This has to do with confidence, and I'm 200% sure it's the truth.
4. A hobby is one thing you can do to get your mind off of somebody or something. Doing something you love (and no I don't mean the person you just broke up with) outside of your normal routine can make you more relaxed- especially if it is challenging.
5. Now, you should go out and spend time with friends and do things you like to do. First off, this gives more chances for that right person that's waiting for you to actually crash into you and secondly, it will get your mind off of the past relationship.
6. Always remember, a relationship that's not meant to be, simply will not be. If you and him/her broke up- you get right on your feet and do what you have to do in life... I mean, why shouldn't you- they apparently are!

Tips & Warnings

• THERE IS SOMEONE FOR EVERYONE... no matter the race, looks, age, whatever! If it didn't work the first time, chances are it won't the second and third or more times. There is someone better for you out there, that's what it means.
• GET YOUR MIND OFF OF IT... if you sit back and only remember, then in the future, you will have nothing new to remember as a new past. If that makes any sense..
• BE CONFIDENT... If you're not confident, this makes you more vulnerable to additional problems. It's never too late to turn your life around.
• NEVER BECOME JEALOUS... jealousy is one of the 7 deadly sins, and this is a fact in my eyes. Everyone becomes jealous yes, but to some extent. With a break-up in mind and anger in your blood, the last thing you want is to be jealous of his/her new boyfriend/girlfriend.
• DON'T SIT BACK AND REMINISCE... obviously keep memories, but never let them prevent you from making new memories with new people. YOU HAVE ONE LIFE TO LIVE, LIVE IT WELL AND WITH A SMILE.