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on 11/22/2005 Put all the pictures, cards, dried flowers, and trinkets in a box and hide it so you do not have to look at it anymore. Seeing these things will only remind you of the person.
on 11/22/2005 Rent a ton of movies that are about finding the right one for you... usually they have someone else in their lives that wasn't the right one. So attach your ex's identity to the one that wasn't right and imagine when you find that perfect person for you.
on 11/22/2005 Keep in touch with his/her family after the breakup if you were close to them, even if you do not want to talk to him/her. That way you will know what is happening in their life so it is not as much of a shock when you see them with someone else.
on 11/22/2005 Remember that it takes two to tango, and no matter what happened, you are not totally to blame. Someone who really loves you will be willing to work through anything.
on 11/22/2005 Find comfort in your mother. Chances are she knows just what to do to make things better.
on 11/22/2005 Find something other than thinking about that person to do... like watching movies, shopping if you are a woman... just anything to forget for a while!
on 11/22/2005 First, accept that it's over. You probably learned a lesson or two, so use it. Remind yourself of how many guys are out there waiting for you. Forget him and move on.
on 11/22/2005 What better thing to do than realize how many new options you just opened yourself to? Take advantage.
on 11/22/2005 It helps, and it keeps your mind busy. It really is a great way to vent. Talk to almost anyone that you feel comfortable with.
on 11/22/2005 Try to do a lot of praying. It really helps to connect with your "Higher Power".
on 11/22/2005 Take their picture, speak your feelings to it (you can cry too) and then burn the picture.
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