Healing a Broken Heart

by Cactus Cat in Relationships, January 19, 2009

There’s nothing quite as crushing as a broken heart. You’ve been dealt a heavy emotional blow and just like a physical wound, your broken heart is going to require a little time to heal. There’s no quick-fix solution to make you instantly feel on top of the world again but there are some things you can do to speed up your recovery. So, follow these tips and you’ll be on the way up before you know it.

Feel good about yourself

Don’t beat yourself up over this. They’ve made their decision and you’ve got to accept it and move on. And moving on means you have to feel good about yourself. Sitting around feeling sorry for yourself day after day isn’t going to help. After all, you’re not going to attract a potential new partner if you appear bitter and depressed. Think of all the great things you have to offer the world. Concentrate on them or write them down if you like and start to feel good about yourself again. While you’re at it, have a think about some activities you can get involved in such as social events or sports. It’ll help to keep your mind busy and positive and it can be an excellent way to meet new people. You’re a great person and never forget it.

Learn from the relationship

Once your emotions have settled a little and you’ve come to accept that the relationship is over, It’s time to do a bit of soul searching. You may find it useful to sit down with pen and paper and write a few things down. What can you learn from this relationship to ensure you don’t end up in a similar situation in the future? Are there things you’ve discovered about yourself – both negative and positive – that you can learn and grow from? What about your old partner? What were the things you really liked and the things that bugged you about them? Thinking about this could help to ensure you end up with a new partner who really is right for you.

Moving on

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One day you’ll wake up say to yourself. “Hey, I feel okay today”. You’ll notice that you’ve gone for a few hours without thinking about them. You haven’t seen their face everywhere you look. You can listen to the radio without wincing every time a love song comes on. And if you do think about them, it’s not accompanied by a sinking feeling and a surge of emotions. Well, done! You’ve made it. Now, get yourself out there. The wonderful person who is right for you is waiting.