This also goes for crying. If you are overcome with the urge to cry, do not try to bottle it up. Of course, there are certain times when crying might make a situation pretty uncomfortable (like when you’re at work, in class, in line at the grocery store, etc. ) During those situations, its always good to to keep some tricks up your sleeve to keep yourself from crying outright.
Having a broken heart can definitely lead to a feeling of just wanting to be alone. While it is definitely important to have your alone time to reflect and let your emotions out, you should also definitely make an effort to get out of the house and see people who can help you through what you are experiencing.
If you share a friend group with your ex, try to avoid hanging out with him/her as much as possible. Hang out with your friends in smaller groups, or suggest a strictly girls or guys day. However, do not ask your friends to stop being friends with your ex. Giving them an ultimatum will almost always result in a battle not worth having.
This goes for really any form of entertainment– romantic movies, books, plays–really anything that revolves around a romance or doomed love affair should probably put on the blacklist for now.
If you feel like it is important that you remain friends with your ex, you must be absolutely sure you are not harboring any remaining feelings of romantic love for him or her. If you still feel flutters in your belly when you see your ex, or find yourself fantasizing about getting back together, it is best that you don’t try to be friends yet. When you do become friends, know that you will most likely never be able to hang out with your ex without recalling your relationship—that’s ok, just put those affection feelings towards your friendship (and nothing more).
