There is no specific solution that will end all of your pain but there are particular steps to falling out of love that may help you get over your heartbreak. Even if you were the one to end things, chances are that you may still care for your ex and it will take time and work for that to go away. Don’t count on all of your frustrations to be over in a matter of days because if the relationship really meant something to you, falling out of love will be a gradual process. So here are steps to falling out of love that might help you out.
One of the first steps to falling out of love and putting a complete end to a relationship is realizing why things didn’t work out. Reflect on your relationship, on all of the good and the bad. When you are done, make a list of all the reasons why your relationship didn’t work out and when you find yourself missing your ex the most, read over the list and be conscious of each point written down.
Admittedly, falling out of love is sad and depressing, so it is natural to feel down. Instead of trying to pretend you are okay and unaffected by the end of the relationship, let your feelings out. Be sad! Talk it out with friends! Or have some alone time! Do whatever you need to do to process the feelings of loss, but of course don’t let this period drag on for too long.
The only way to end things for good without going back is to cut off all communication. I know you might have the urge to contact them, but no matter what, refrain from going back. It’s not healthy and it just makes things a lot more complicated. Don’t look back and start fresh.
This might be the best time to focus on yourself. Use all of the extra time to do things that you enjoy the most. Form new goals and achieve self-growth that we all strive for. Use this as an opportunity to be selfish and independent for a while, as opposed to taking caring of two people at once.
The key to falling out of love and letting old relationships go is realizing that it just wasn’t meant to be. You have to understand that both of you weren’t happy in the relationship and no matter how things started out, it is not the same anymore.
This is not the end for you and there is a definite possibility that your true love still awaits you. Get out there and meet new people. It can be refreshing to know that there are so many interesting people out there that you can get to know. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and make new friends.
When you are ready and you will know when you are, you should start dating again and who knows, maybe you will fall in love once again. Entering the dating scene willingly is an indication that you have left the ex-loved one behind and are officially on the road to moving on!
Falling out of love is complicated and tricky, but it’s a process that you should figure out on your own. These steps just serve as a guide but the rest is all up to you. How do/did you deal with falling out of love?