How to Forget About an Ex

Most people will at some point in their life have to deal with a breakup with a partner and the emotions that comes with it. Sometimes it takes a while to get back on your feet and other times you feel better after a shorter period of time. It all depends on what type of person you are and how serious the relationship was. Here are some advice on how to make this period as bearable as possible.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Scented Candles
• Bath Oils
• Bubble Baths
• Facial Gift Certificates
• Health Club Memberships
• Massage Gift Certificates
• Movie Rentals
• Sports Tickets
• chocolates

1. Talk to your friends.

2. Get clear with your ex. If there are a lot of unresolved issues involving money, possessions, etc., clear them up.

3. Distract yourself. Movies, sightseeing, outdoor activities, games and a good book are all possibilities.

4. Take up a new hobby or enroll in some classes.

5. Exercise - put your mind on something new, like training for a marathon, improving your tennis game, or working on those abs.

6. Work hard. Work can be a great distraction, especially if you feel like you're accomplishing something.

7. Indulge yourself. Chocolates, massages, facials, shopping sprees - whatever helps make you feel good about yourself.

8. Date other people.

Tips & Warnings

• Clean breaks are generally better. Take some time away from your ex, even if you plan to remain friends. Try not to have sex after the breakup.
• Spend time in places where you might meet interesting people, either online or in person.
• While you're upset, don't do anything you'll regret later.

[klinofsky]

on 10/30/2009 Don't blame yourself for a break-up, think that you are a failure, or obsessively wonder what you did wrong.

[luvamber]

on 10/18/2009 Dont have sex with someone you dont know. You are lowering your self and your ex may never want you back. If you really loved them you would not have the nerve to think of doing this. Think of your own self worth not, about hurting you ex whom isnt even around anymore and when he hears you know the name you will have. Think of 10 things you love and care about every day when you wake up and realize you dont have it as bad as alot of people. Some people have it worse.

[ycar13]

on 10/3/2009 it's easier said than done... it's been 5years and i still think of him... been trying to forget abt him but i think im failing ... ;-(

[jtphantom]

on 8/24/2009 How does this work when you have to not only interact but, spend time each month with the very same person you are desperately trying to get over?

[dwcv]

on 8/4/2009 i love it,is good to quit without problems,but is difficult but life goes on...