Get Your Ex Back

By Robbie T. James

Having trouble getting over your ex? Regardless of whether your ex left you or whether you broke up with them, getting over someone with whom you were in a close relationship can be more than a little difficult. That’s because there is now a huge hole in your heart and in your life. And, it is not easy to fill up that space with anything. Of course, people all over the world in your very situation are surviving through what you are now attempting to survive. And, getting through this is a real possibility for you, too.

Here are 5 tips on surviving a breakup:

1. Let the hurt out:

Whether you are a man or a woman, a guy or a girl, pain is an inevitable part of life. Considering the fact that grieving for your ex can be likened to getting over the death of a loved one, it is no secret that you are going to feel a lot of pain during this time. And, one of nature’s solutions to helping us get over pain is to cry. Know that it is okay to cry and let it all out as you feel the pain of your breakup. If you are not moved to cry, there are other ways to let the hurt out, such as laughter, journaling, or even letting out a huge scream or two. Truth is, the pain may not all come out at once. But, if you try these things repeatedly, as the mood and opportunity allow, you will be able to let the hurt out in a healthy, effective way.

2. Decide if your relationship is really over:

Once you have gotten a little bit of perspective on your situation due to having let some of the hurt out, you are in a better position to face some very fundamental decisions. Specifically: deciding whether or note your relationship is really over. Coming to terms with this is an important decision point for you. Only once you truly decide in your heart whether things are really over will you be in the position to move forward in your life.

3. Exchange personal property with your ex:

If you have decided that it is best for both you and your ex that the relationship never be revived, then so be it. In that case, many people have found it wise to symbolically finalize things with him or her by giving back each other’s personal property. Arrange to meet your ex and exchange any lingering personal effects or other property you still have in each other’s possession. Once this is completed, you are ready for “the ritual” (see step 4).

4. Hold your own end-of-relationship ritual:

Okay, you have exchanged your personal property, which is a very tangible symbol of the end of your relationship with your ex. Now, it is time to do something symbolic for yourself. I call it the end-of-relationship ritual. First, I suggest that your ritual incorporate the following two things: a. a letter from or picture of your ex; b. a place or location that is special to you, personally. As to the details of the ritual, this part is entirely up to you. Some examples that I have used are burning one of your ex’s letters at night at the beach, or releasing a picture of your ex attached to a balloon. Note that the purpose of this is not some sort of creepy relationship voodoo concerning your ex. Rather, it is a symbolic effort designed to get over them and survive your breakup.

5. Depend on your friends and family for support:

It is important that you trust and depend upon your friends during this tough time in your life. Until you meet the next special flame (or until you rekindle your relationship with your ex), you are headed for a serious romantic hiatus. So, take advantage of the comfort that your non-romantic relationships can bring to you.

Surviving a breakup is never easy. Start by facing your pain and letting the hurt out. Then, decide whether your relationship is really over. If it is over, exchange personal property with your ex and take part in your own end-of-relationship ritual to seal the deal. Finally, rely on the support of friends and family. If, on the other hand, you think your relationship might be worth saving, you owe it to yourself to do what it takes to rekindle your love and get on with your life together.

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He broke your heart. It felt so sudden and you don’t know what to do. One thing you know you’d really like to have happen is for this terrible breakup pain to stop! If you do that then maybe you could think clearly enough to do something else, anything else, besides think of him. I’m going to tell you a surprisingly effective method to ease that breakup pain. Once you can think clearly again it’s up to you whether you’ll let him go or decide to get him back.

The advice is simple. You shuld have a Girl’s Night Out. You’re probably thinking that’s a terrible idea and it won’t help me. I could even make it worse! This is why this is a good idea. You need to distract your mind for awhile. You probably are not interested in “fun” of any sort right now and can’t imagine even being able to have a little even if you did go out with your friends. This is OK. what matters is that you actually go and let your friends help heal you the best way they know how.

It’s possible you’ll find and connect with someone else during your time out. It’s up to you how far that goes, but male attention isn’t a bad thing, especially if the only intent is to hav a little fun and relaxation. Having a night out lets you experience life again and lets you see that just because he broke up with you the world isn’t over. You may even rediscover things about yourself you forgot you knew and others around you will certainly find attractive, raising your confidence.

A final note is to go light on the alcohol. It’s possible you may decide to drunk dial your ex. This is bad no matter how you slice the situation. If you want to get your ex boyfriend back later on then this will only hurt you. You don’t want to have to be apologizing for making a fool out of yourself during a night where you just meant to find a little relief from him to begin with. The whole idea is being in the company of friends, and perhaps in the company of the opposite sex, to boost your confidence again and show you that this isn’t the end. You may need more than one night out like this, and take as many as you need, but the results will soon show it helps you get over your ex boyfriend.

I’m sure you’ve seen articles like that before, but unfortunately it’s just not possible. You can START on getting them back immediately, but winning your ex back tomorrow has slim chances. The biggest reason is one of the most obvious. Trust. More than anything else, and regardless or what caused the breakup, trust usually needs to be rebuilt. Rebuilding trust takes time. You should let that happen and develop as naturally as it did as when you were courting your ex. So what do you do until then?

Apologize, get it out of the way. A sincere apology can clear the air let go of the past more than anything you’ll hear suggested. Excess baggage isn’t going to just go away when you back together, so until you and your ex can let go of some issues and be sure it will never come up again or be used as leverage for any reason, you won’t ever really be in a safe place. A heartfelt, and well meant apology has a wonderful way of sorting this out. It primarily clears the air to allow you guys to work it out, so be prepared to fix whatever problem caused the break up too.

Make sure your honest and open with your ex as well. Don’t let the breakup cause this aspect to suffer. If you’re already having problems don’t add to them by being less than honest. This can get you back into trouble down the road once things stat moving again. Something you may have said or done during this time may come up again and ignite another fight. A fight about being honest, and of course, trust. The driving goal here is to only have to do this dance one time, so that when you get them back, you get them back for good. Trust and honesty are paramount to having a long lasting and strong relationship. Even during this rough time, you can’t compromise it since it all becomes part of your history together.

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