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Unfortunately, a broken heart is something that most of us will go through in our lifetime. It's the last thing we want to happen of course but it's part of life. For some, it takes a long time to recover, others, it may not take as long. Each case is different. This article will give you some tips on how to recover from a broken heart.

The Beginning Of The Recovery

First thing you should do is start a journal. At the end of this article I'll tell you why. Go out and purchase a notebook or you can also start one on your computer. Every day, write down how you feel. You will be the only one who reads it so be honest. If you broke into tears when you heard a song on the radio that reminded you of him, write it down. Write down everything that has to do with your feelings and how you feel.

Do Something For You

During the course of the relationship, you spent a lot of time doing things for her or him. Well you don't have her or him to do things for anymore. It's time to do something for you. Ladies, did you always want a perm but your man wanted your hair straight? Go out and get that perm. Color your hair. Do some clothes shopping. Do something for YOU. Guys, did you always want to buy all the seasons of "Family Guy" on DVD but your lady didn't want you to? Haul yourself down to Best Buy, slap down your credit card and buy them all. Go ahead and buy some pay per view UFC fighting. Go to a strip club with the guys. Do some things for YOU.

Make Some Changes In Your Home

First of all, take down any and all pictures of you and your ex or your ex. You don't have to throw them away but you should at least, pack them away in a box and stow them in your closet or attic. Guys, replace that big picture of you and her with a large Jimi Hendrix print. Ladies, replace that photo of you and him on the beach with some prints from "Home Interior". Remove from sight anything and everything that reminds you of your ex.

Cut Off Contact

I understand that you may have to contact each other at the beginning to return things to one another but don't chat on the phone with your ex. After those minor details are taken care of, don't call each other, don't go out to lunch or dinner, and don't invite your ex to functions or your place. They're your ex for a reason, if you feel the need to contact them and hang out with them, you shouldn't have broken up.

Your Journal

By now, a few months have gone by I'm sure. Assuming that you've been keeping up with your journal, take it out and read it. Start from the first entry and go all the way to the present. You may think that you're not getting better but as you read, you'll be able to see your progress.

You'll live and love again. You'll come out of this experience wiser than you were before. We learn so much more from our mistakes than we do our successes. Chin up. You'll make it. Good luck.

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