How to Get Over Your Ex

Getting over a breakup is never easy. It's tough to forget someone and close the chapter on a relationship you may have heavily invested in, which is why we’ve put together a few tips to help guide you through the process.

Give yourself time to heal…

The first rule is to take things at your own pace—don’t rush. It’s completely natural to struggle after a long-term relationship you cared about. Before you can truly turn the page, you need to grieve the end of your past, but make sure you don't let yourself sink too low so you can bounce back as quickly as possible.

Find the willpower to move on

There's no magic trick to moving on; you'll need an iron will. Only you can decide when the right moment is, because no one else knows what's going on inside your head.

Clear the slate

To start forgetting, you need to clear out anything connected to your past relationship. No more calling or texting to try and win them back, and delete those photos from your phone. You need to start completely from scratch.

Keep busy and change your scenery

To help take your mind off your ex, try going out with friends who will always be there for you when things get rough. Taking up a sport or diving into a new activity in an unfamiliar environment will also do wonders.

You can even start meeting new people—they don't necessarily have to be romantic interests right away—by signing up on a dating site. Simply chatting with fresh faces can go a long way in helping you leave the past behind.