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10 Ways to Deal with a Breakup

A breakup can be one of the most difficult things to cope with in life. No matter how much you think you’ll be able to get over it and move on, when you’re going through a breakup, it feels like the end of the world. The good news is that it isn’t the end of the world. In fact, the way you deal with your breakup now will probably have a big impact on how your future relationships go. A healthy, happy life is about balance. When something upsets that balance – like a tough breakup – you need ways to get back on track again as soon as possible so that you can thrive once again; not just survive. Here are 10 ways to help deal with a breakup:

By Keshav NaddaPublished 3 years ago 5 min read

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Journaling is one of the best ways to deal with a breakup. It’s the perfect way to get all of your emotions out on paper – and it’s so therapeutic. You can write anything in your journal: letters to your ex, lists of why you loved your partner, or just your feelings. The important thing is to get them out so that you don’t have to carry them around with you. When you’re journaling, try to be descriptive rather than analytical. For example, if you were really mad about something during the relationship, don’t try to figure out why you were mad. Instead, just write down what you were feeling and how it made you feel. Writing your emotions down can help them get out of your system so that you can move on. Writing down your thoughts can also be a great way to process your feelings so that you can understand them better.

Meet up with Friends

Breakups are hard no matter how old you are. But as an adult, it can be even more difficult because you don’t have the same support network of childhood friends. Plus, you might have partners, roommates, and/or children that make it difficult to meet up with old friends. So, when you’re going through a breakup, try to meet up with your old friends that you haven’t seen in a while. You’ll be surprised by how much it can help you to reconnect with your old friends. Not only will it get your mind off of your breakup temporarily, but it will also help you realize that you are still capable of forming relationships with new people. Plus, you’ll be able to get some great advice from your older, more experienced friends.



Reconnect with Family

The best relationships to rely on when you’re going through a breakup are the ones you’ve had since childhood. When you’re an adult, it’s easy to lose touch with your family members simply because you’re so busy with your new life. And, there are lots of reasons for this, like living far away from loved ones, having a new partner, or having young children. When you’re going through a breakup, try to reconnect with the members of your family that you’ve lost touch with. This can be a great way to get your mind off of your recent breakup while maintaining important relationships in your life. Plus, you can learn a lot from family members that you’ve lost touch with.

Don’t Dwell On the Past

When you’re going through a breakup, it’s easy to get stuck in the past. You might find yourself constantly thinking about what you did wrong or what your ex did wrong. This can lead to feelings of regret, which can make it harder to get over your breakup. So, when you’re going through a breakup, try not to dwell on the past. Instead, work on getting yourself back to the present. Focus on what you can do right now to help yourself get through this difficult time. Dwelling on the past won’t help anything. Instead, it will just make things harder for you.



Watch Comedy

When you’re going through a breakup, you might find yourself crying at everything. This is completely normal. Breakups can cause a lot of grief, sadness, and pain. But, crying about it every day isn’t going to help you get over it. When you’re going through a breakup, try to watch comedies to help get your mind off of your breakup. Comedy is a great way to get your mind off of the things that are causing you pain and help you relax. Comedy can also be inspirational and help you realize that you can get through this breakup and move on with your life.

Travel

Travel is one of the best ways to get over a breakup. It’s a great distraction and can be a great way to meet new people. On top of that, travelling can be very inspiring. You can go any place you like, but it’s important to travel somewhere new. If you’re really serious about getting over your breakup, you might want to travel to the other side of the world. When you’re travelling, you’re forced to be in the present. You can’t get stuck thinking about your breakup because you’re too busy experiencing where you are and what you’re doing. Plus, travelling can be a great way to meet new people and make new friends.



Stay Out of Relationships For a While

The last thing you want to do when you’re going through a breakup is jump into another relationship. It’s important to take your time and really learn from your breakup so that you don’t make the same mistakes again. When you go from one relationship straight into another, you don’t really have the chance to learn from your breakup and figure out what went wrong. So, when you’re going through a breakup, try to stay out of relationships for a while. Even if you meet someone new, don’t jump into a relationship with them immediately. Instead, take a little time to really get to know them and decide if they are someone that you want to invest time into.

Learn From The Breakup

When you’re going through a breakup, it’s easy to think that it’s the end of the world and that you’ll never meet anyone else or have another relationship. But, that isn’t true. Breakups happen to almost everyone. And, they’re often very important in helping people to find their true partner. When you’re going through a breakup, try to learn from it. Ask yourself what you could have done differently. What did you do wrong? How can you make sure that you don’t make the same mistakes again? When you’re going through a breakup, it can be easy to forget these things. It can be easy to dwell on the past and only remember how unhappy you were. When you’re going through a breakup, try to keep these things in mind so that you can move on faster.



Final Words

A breakup is like a breakup with yourself; it’s you and your life ending and a new you starting. It’s a new chapter in life and it’s up to you what you write in that chapter. No matter how bad the breakup was, there is light at the end of the tunnel. The longer you stay in the dark, the harder it is to get out. So, don’t be afraid of the dark and let it consume you. Open up, let the light in and make your life better.

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