to, of all the things you hated about your ex and your
relationship, and get that list out and look at it every time you
start feeling nostalgic about “the good ol’ days.” “Great kisser”
isn’t such a selling point when it’s paired with “cheated on me
with three different people.”
10. Take care of yourself.
Give yourself a few days to wallow in your grief with a pint of
ice cream and a stack of magazines, but on the third day, rise
again. Get yourself outside for a jog or brisk walk. Put away the
Haagen Dazs and fill up on healthful foods. Feed your body and
nourish your soul with activities that make you feel good.
Exercise releases endorphins that “trick” your body into
thinking you’re happy. And as the old saying goes: “fake it until
you make it.” Pretty soon, you won’t be tricking your body at
all. Being happy will be as natural as putting one foot in front of
the other. Until then: take it step by step.
Bonus tip: Congratulate yourself for being strong and wise
enough to walk away from a relationship that no longer worked
for you. It isn’t easy to do, but you’ve given yourself a gift: the
opportunity to find happiness on your own and make yourself