Your Ex Dumped You and You Want to Move on

The relationship with someone you cared about has ended. He made it clear that he is moving on and you should do the same. You want to try. Whether the relationship had been going on for years, or only a short while, somebody hurts when it ends. You were dumped but you really want to move on. You do not plan to look back.

There are a number of things that will help you get your life together and make it worth living again. The end of a relationship is not the end of the world. It is a door to your future.

Now is the time to take control of your life. While the pain is at its worst, begin to rid your home of anything that has strong ties to your ex. Whatever you see around you that reminds you of him, dispose of it, or pack it away until you feel like looking at it again.

You may think your house is going to be pretty bare if you toss out everything that reminds you of him. Maybe you think you must keep some of the items.

That can work, if you are selective about the things you choose to keep. Bear in mind, however, that you should remove those items that bring you the most pain when you see them.

Down the road a few months, you may be healed enough that many of the items you stored away can be brought out again. And then you will realize that you have forgiven him for ending the relationship because you turn over the events of that specific day in your mind but they do not bring the pain they once did. That is progress.

Another thing you might try, is to make a list of those irritating habits your ex had. Each of us has habits that annoy someone else, whether it is biting our nails in public or something more serious. Once you have listed those annoyances, review them from time to time. That will help you appreciate your singleness so much more.

Some people begin to socialize again rather quickly following a breakup. If you are able to do that, it is okay. But you may find that you really do not want to begin to mingle very soon. If that is your case, work on bringing yourself back to life again.

If you have gained weight during the relationship, join a gym and begin to work out. If that is not possible, start walking during your lunch hour. Do anything that gets you out in the fresh air. You will be amazed at how different you will feel when you take a 20 minute walk.

Try to update your wardrobe. Buy something new in colors that look absolutely wonderful on you. Understand that the fashion industry forces styles and colors on all of us that we should not wear. For this reason, it is important that you shop with a critical eye.

If you bring a friend shopping with you, she is going to try to influence what you buy. That is why you should shop alone. Oh, and do not listen to the sales person-she makes a commission of the sale and will try to encourage you to buy.

Try on clothes and pay attention to how you look in them. All of us have figure flaws, and over the years we learn how to hide them, or at least not draw attention to them. When you try on clothes, pay attention to the fit and your flaws. Does the style hide your figure flaws well? Does the color make you feel bright and cheery? Whatever you buy should fit well and be the right color for you.

Not all of us can wear the styles or colors that are on the market at any given time. All of us learn to shop carefully. We also learn that our favorite color may not be the color that does the most for us. Again, shop carefully, with a critical eye.

Another idea to help you move on is getting a new hair style. Or, get your nails done, or even a pedicure. The idea is to pamper yourself just a little.

And, of course, you will eventually begin to move around socially. Perhaps with your circle of friends first. Maybe take in a movie, go bowling, out to eat at a really nice restaurant. Anything that gets you out of the house and doing something that gives you reason to laugh.

After a few months, you will be ready to date again. When a relationship dies, it does take a period of time before the one left hurting has healed enough to venture out on a date. But that time will come. You will feel good about yourself again and be ready to face the world socially.

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