Breakup Recovery
Breakup recovery involves getting through the early days, managing the emotional fallout, and slowly finding your footing again.
If you are in the middle of a breakup or still in the first stretch after one, this page is here to help you take things one step at a time. You don’t need to have everything figured out right now. Start where you are and keep your head up.
Your Guide to Surviving the First 3 Days After a Breakup
If you’re in the earliest days so of a breakup you might find solace here. I share my tried and true routine of handling the first three days after a breakup.
This article gives you tips on what to focus no when everything still feels overwhelming. Think of it as your breakup companion reading.
Emotional First- Aid For When You’re Reeling From a Breakup
Rather than texting your ex back, you can sit back, relax, and read a few pieces here that will help you remind you about why you’ve broken up in the first place.
Self-Care for a Broken Heart
In the early days after a breakup, the basics like sleep, food, water, rest, and small routines help ground your days.
If you can, choose a few simple things that support you. Eat something regular. Take a shower. Change your sheets. Go for a walk. Light a candle. Text someone kind. These small acts may seem ordinary, but they can help you feel a little more like yourself again.
Figuring Out What You Want From a Romantic Relationship
I think when you’re in the throes of the breakup is one of the best times to sit down and think about what you really want from a romantic relationship.
You have clarity about what didn’t work for you, the pain is fresh. Read about how you can create your list of ‘non-negotiables’.
Getting Back Into the Dating World After a Breakup
There’s no need to rush. You’ll know when you’re ready again. These articles may help you sort through your own feelings and you think about whether you’re open to meeting new people. Take your time and prioritize yourself.
I very strongly believe that friendships form the bedrock of our most important personal relationships. These include more than the connections we have with our besties but also those with romantic partners and ourselves. At its core, friendship embodies understanding, empathy and mutual respect. Through friendship we learn to trust, confide in and support one another through life's triumphs and tribulations. My intent here is to explore these topics through my own observations and I hope that they will spark ideas that will be helpful for you.
I was never fully secure with them. I carried anxiety that I couldn’t quite explain, and I told myself it was worth it (despite the cheating) to hold onto something that felt so special.
If I could go back and give myself some advice this is what I would say: