It’s tough when relationships end, and it’s even harder when you didn’t want it to or it was unexpected. Give yourself time to grieve and feel whatever emotions come with the change in your life. It’s hard to say how much time you’ll need before you feel better. Some people need a long time while others bounce back pretty quickly. While it may not seem like it now, the feelings will become less intense with time.

For now, take care of yourself. Spend time with family and friends; talk to people who you know care about you. It can be helpful to find new things to do, like clubs, sports or other activities where you can meet new people and take your mind off of the change in your life. Being with friends and exploring new interests can help you focus on you and what’s important to you. You can use this experience to make choices about who you want to get into a relationship with in the future.

For now, you may want to read “10 Ways to Know You’re Over Your Ex” by Staff Writer Jen Levy and leave your own comment.