How to Handle a Breakup
A breakup is never an easy thing to handle, even when it comes to short lived relationships. Every person needs to cope with the idea of a breakup in a different way because every individual and relationship is unique and when feelings are involved, it takes time and different tips to handle such a thing.

Unfortunately, breaking up with someone happens to anybody at least once in their lifetime. This shouldn’t be labeled in any way; it is a natural process that is part of human interactions and it shouldn’t be tagged as shameful or as a failure. Nevertheless, it is still painful, but a breakup can be soothed by discovering what you really need and about finding the way in which you can cope with such a sad event in your life.

Vent Your Feelings

This is just one of the many beautiful reasons why you have best friends. Get out more, socialize, vent your feelings to the persons that you love. These friends have been by your side for so many years; they know and understand you and know how to pick you up. You can also keep a diary and write about your feelings there. You need to get the heartache out of your system. But keep it decent. Don’t post sad things on different social media sites. It is tacky and you shouldn’t allow strangers or common acquaintances tell your ex that you are hurt. This personal matter should be mentioned only to those you feel safe with.

Travel More

As weird as it may sound, traveling has a soothing effect after a breakup. This is the me time you have waited for. This is how you can discover what you need, what you want and interacting with a different culture will make you feel more independent, too. You will realize how big this world is and how many pleasant surprises it holds for you.

Time to Invest in Yourself

Time for some selfish resolutions. If you always wanted to take up a sport or a hobby, start investing in it. Invest in your image and be a better version of yourself for all the selfish reasons. If you do something, do it for your own pleasure. It’s time to follow your dreams. You can do it because you are that strong.

Be Humble

But try to be objective; remind yourself of all the things you’ve achieved so far and be grateful for what you have. Always keep an open mind and be humble. You know that you can achieve anything you set your mind to, but don’t use an aggressive approach to accomplish things. Remember that you’re in no competition with anybody but yourself. What other people think about you is their problem, not yours. You are not here to please others; you are here to do what you want as long as you respect other people’s dreams and lives. You will feel the impulse of proving others how great you are (especially after a breakup) but the only thing you need to remind yourself of is that you need to be satisfied with yourself.

Patience is a Virtue

You heart, mind, body won’t heal so fast. You have to be patient. It can take months and even years to recover after a breakup. Be patient with yourself. It also helps to go to a therapist and work things out. You will learn that every breakup is a lesson and it adds to your life experience, making you recognize what you want from a future partner so easy.