How to Get Over Your Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend

By nyjdmr, published Mar 26, 2007
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We have all shared a relationship with a significant other at one point in time. The problem lies in the fact that all relationships are not everlasting. This is not set in stone but for those unlucky majority who do not have enduring love for one another. Relationships may end as a mutual agreement albeit a rare instance. Some people have the capacity to remain friends. Other times the relationship may sour and result in an abrupt conclusion. The only common factor in every relationship good or bad, is to get over it in due time. Moving on is beneficial for both parties involved. The process is difficult, but here are a few helpful tips to transcend over the relationship adversity.

1) Understand that it's over

This is the first step to the overall process. It may pose as the most difficult for many, depending on the duration of the relationship. Every situation is unique. People alter their entire lives by moving in with one another. To simply flip a switch and forget about that person isn't exactly healthy, yet many people force themselves to go that route. The important thing is to remember that this is probably for the best. That person did mean something to you at one point in time, but once it is over don't sit around waiting for them to run into your arms in a tear filled embrace. Take what you can from the relationship and when you reach the the point where you accept the reality of the situation you are on your way to making progress.

2) Let it out

Vent! Allow yourself to get it out of your system. Talk to a family member, friend or even your pet. The important task here is that you talk about it and let it out. Do not let those emotions stay inside and ultimately fester inside. The only thing to look out for is not to tell everybody repeatedly. The point is not to sound like a broken record. Chances are that when you tell somebody what your situation is they can relate to what you are going through, and can offer advice. If you do not let it out you will carry those emotions with you into your future. When that happens, not only will you suffer, but your future relationships will as well.

3) Admit to your faults

How to Get Over Your Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend

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That is understandable. Its really not about forgetting the person. You have to keep them in your mind and in your heart. Depending on how things end its either fond memories or hate. I never forgot any of my ex GF's That does not mean however that we can ever be friends again. Too many strong emotions... This is just to get you in the right direction and not the dwelling on past transgressions.

Posted on 05/07/2008 at 11:05:36 AM

 
ok this is good but still i cant forget a person i loved soooooo mcuh by just reading these few words!!!

Posted on 05/03/2008 at 2:05:52 PM

 
wow, you wrote this? you wrote it like 3 weeks after i broke up with sam and then all the depressing times i went through over the summer/fall/winter. you never told me you wrote this, ha.

Posted on 02/10/2008 at 1:02:41 PM

 
Nyjdmr Thank you so much for your help and tips. Not only in this article but on how to get over an argument etc... Oh hey congrats on that star 1000 thing ya got there. I'll assume you were awarded something?

Posted on 02/05/2008 at 5:02:40 PM

 
Thats a great comments!

Posted on 01/28/2008 at 5:01:01 PM

 
somehow it realives my pain

Posted on 07/26/2007 at 2:07:00 AM

 
I hope these are helpful to those who have read it and new readers who stop by to check it out !

Posted on 07/12/2007 at 9:07:00 AM

 
Very good tips, you are a good read of people it seems. You should answer peoples questions about stuff like the newspaper ha ha!

Posted on 06/25/2007 at 7:06:00 AM

 
Thank you for this; I'm still in that first step of the grieving process... denial... this article helps me now to move on a little better.

Posted on 03/30/2007 at 6:03:00 AM

 
Yet another good piece of work!

Posted on 03/29/2007 at 5:03:00 PM

 
very good article. people need to know things of that nature.

Posted on 03/29/2007 at 4:03:00 PM

 
Although this is good advice, good advice rarely gets you through a break-up. I'm the friend that everyone seeks advice from, but when it came to ending my own relationship - I completely fell apart, despite knowing all of these tips in my mind (and despite my friends reiterating them). I wish getting over someone was as simple as following a few steps on a list because it would have saved me a lot of pain & heartache throughout the years, but it's just not. Well-written article though!

Posted on 03/29/2007 at 3:03:00 PM

 
Pretty good advice. Wish sometimes it would move faster - but these steps take time. Fortunately, I intend to live and love with my sweetie forever - but boy have I been down this road many times before I found the perfect one for me!

Posted on 03/27/2007 at 10:03:00 PM

 
great tips here.

Posted on 03/27/2007 at 6:03:00 PM

 
Excellent suggestions, all.

Posted on 03/27/2007 at 8:03:00 AM

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