The Stages of a Break-up: My Method (Intro)

     I think you can already guess why I'm writing this. To me, it isn't important about how the break up happened. I'm not here to argue about who was a victim or an aggressor. There were mistakes on both sides. What I'm here to talk about is how I personally handle things after a break up. There is anger, sadness, and hopefully acceptance. Sometimes both people will feel it's something that had to be waded through and get back together. If that's the case, that's great! I have tried to do that time and time again (pretty sure our friends are sick of it by the fourth time). There comes a time, though, when you feel it is time to walk away and live. But how do you do that? All I can give you is my experience.

     I have been in six relationships as of this writing. Each has been different, yes, but they have helped me grow into the next relationship as they should. I don't make the same mistakes, I've learned from those I've hurt and those who have hurt me. At the end of the day, I don't hate or dislike any of my ex's. Why? Because I chose to move from the hurt and viewing myself as the victim. Along the way, I was able to learn to be happy by myself. That has been the key to surviving heartbreak for me.

     Again, this is my personal way of finding my happiness again. It is in no way a plan for everyone and individuals will feel differently about their ex.