How do I deal now?

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-24-2006
How do I deal now?
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Tue, 08-28-2007 - 4:29pm
My boyfriend and I of 5 years just broke up near our 5 year anniversary. After much soul searching, I realized he was not the right guy for me. I am still devastated because I love and miss him soooo much, but I am ready to move on. Any tips, beyond tips from this Web site, that has helped you all cope in the first month? Any successful tips and advice would be greatly appreciated! I'm quite a wreck now, but doing what I can to keep no contact from him and move on to be an independent woman. I am literally going from spending 90% of time with him to 100% without him.
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Registered: 02-05-2007
Tue, 08-28-2007 - 6:27pm

Welcome to the board girl23heart,


There are so many wonderful articles in the resource section of this board that should help. I'm listing them below.

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-01-2007
Sat, 09-01-2007 - 12:57pm

Buy the book "it's called a breakup because it's broken". I got out of a 5yr relationship also, and found this to be humorous and helpful.

Also, get involved in as many things as you can to keep you busy. Meet new people, try new things, change some things in your home, etc. I felt a little good about just changing some things for my NEW life.

I also found posting pictures of strong women and inspirational quotes on my bedroom door helped me drag myself out of bed on the dark days and help me realize I wasn't the only one ever to feel this way.