10 Breakup Rules Women Should Always Follow after a Relationship Ends ...
By Holly • 8 Comments
By Holly • 8 Comments
Breakups are rough. Of course, you can make them easier on yourself by following a few simple rules. According to Teen Vogue, here are a few of those breakup rules you should always follow:
You might think that getting revenge is going to give you closure. It's not--unless you get revenge by being the best person you can be and showing him what he's missing without saying a word.
If you continue going to the restaurant you two used to have dates at every Friday, he'll always be on your mind. That's why you should switch things up by going to places you've never been before to create new memories that don't involve him.
Ranting about your breakup can help you heal. However, you should pick a few close friends to gossip with. Don't tell anyone who's willing to listen about your breakup, because you might regret spilling so many personal details.
You don't have to unfriend him on Facebook, but you definitely should unfollow him. That way, his posts won't come up on your feed and remind you of him, but you can still stalk him to see if you're winning the breakup.
Muting your ex's social media activity is the digital equivalent of getting some much-needed space—without the permanence of severing online ties. You'll spare yourself the emotional turbulence of seeing his new life unfold while staying in the loop, just in case. It’s all about maintaining your peace, and sometimes out of sight really does mean out of mind. Keep the focus on yourself and your healing journey, not the social media battlefield.
Don't make a nasty post about him, even if it's vague and doesn't mention him by name. It's rude, and it'll backfire, because it'll end up making you look worse than him.
You two should spend some time apart. You might be able to rebuild your friendship in the future, but for now, it's best for the both of you if you cut off contact.
Don't start dating someone new when you're still hung up on your ex. It's not fair to the new man and it's not fair to yourself. Try to get over him before you get under someone else.
Revenge-no matter how sweet-is never the answer. It doesn't matter how rough your breakup is, you will not win by seeking revenge.
While it might be hard in the first few days or weeks (let's face it, even months sometimes) you need to remember that the pain and sadness will go away with time as long as you make steps to move forward and not dwell.
No, this isn't a joke from the point before. Eventually, you'll get to the point where looking at their Facebook or IG doesn't completely crush you. You'll begin to appreciate the time you shared together and the lessons the relationship taught you for the future. And those things right there are wonderful!
What other breakup rules do you think men and women should follow?