May 28, 2015
5 Ways To Pick Yourself Up After The End Of A Long Term Relationship
Recovering after the breakup of a long term relationship is an incredibly painful process. Odds are this person you have lost was not only someone you loved romantically but also your best friend. They were your rock and now all of that has to change.
Here are ways that can help you get through this transition without losing your dignity and sanity:
Let yourself mourn the loss (within reason)
Feel all the feelings that you feel but do not let it go on for too long. And of course, 'too long' is a relative term. It is different for everyone but look to your true friends for cues here. If they are no longer sympathetic and appear annoyed instead, it might be time to force yourself to talk about and think about different things.Revel in the things you do on your own
Be proud of the moments where you feel your independence. These moments may not feel as empowering as you'd like them to, but when you take a look and add them all up, that's exactly what they are. The things you used to rely on your partner to do, when you do them yourself, celebrate. Use it as fuel to spur you on and as a reminder that you're okay.