You simply didn’t see it coming.
“I think we should start seeing other people.”
Knife, meet heart. Heart, meet dumpster.
Breakups are the WORST. I mean they hurt everywhere — from our fingernails to our ankles. And we had ZERO clue that we needed to be protecting ourselves this entire time! Ugh. At least if we had been prepared we wouldn’t have a permanent stomach-ache and feel this uncontrollable need to cry in the shower every five minutes. But instead, and we’re left trying to figure out how in the world we are ever going to feel normal again, let alone sleep through the night.
Yeah, they totally suck. And the only way to ease the sting is to try and move forward. I know that feels impossible, especially if you’ve been cheated on, but the good news is, I’ve got a few tips that can help. I’ve coached many a girl through many a breakup (I even have a breakup to-do list. In fact, I have two.), and although each situation is different, there are a few crucial points that can help you deal with this nauseating process. THIS is how to survive a difficult breakup:
1. Cry.
A lot. Because