How to Get Over a Breakup

Take care of yourself 

It’s normal to feel hurt, sad, or angry after a breakup. There are things you can do to make it easier.  

• Spend time with people who care about you. 
• Do things you enjoy. 
• Let yourself feel upset or sad. 
• Accept that the relationship is over. 
• Give some space between you and your ex. 
• Remember that the pain of breaking up gets better over time. 
• View the breakup as a chance for a fresh start. 

Don’t try to get revenge 

Breakups can cause a lot of anger, especially if someone treated you badly.  

• Getting revenge makes it harder to get over a breakup. 
• Revenge is bad for your emotional health.  
• Don’t damage their things, hurt them, or say mean things about them to other people. 
• Don’t let your anger get you into legal trouble. 
• Vent to people who support you instead. 
• Put your energy into things that are important to you. Focus on yourself, not on your ex. 

Source: Stepping Stones – Improving Relationships and Sexual Health (Public Health – Seattle & King County)