How to get over after a break up?

Philippines
August 12, 2011 9:44pm CST
Hi to all mylotters out there.I just wanted to share a story of my best friend that is having a hard time mending her broken heart because of a break up.She's a nursing student,later this morning before I go to office she called me while crying and she said "Best it's over".The problem is she's asking me on what to do on how to get back his ex boyfriend.For a moment I think on what to say.The truth is I'm not in favor of the guy.I don't know what to say for her to accept it in a good way.Can someone post their suggestions regarding on this.Thanks!
15 responses
• Philippines
13 Aug 11
Letting go is the hardest thing to do especially for the girls, the best way for this is to help her sort her feelings out and later on, she will realize that it is time to move on. Time will heal all the wounds that this break-up left and sooner or later, she will be able to smile again without any worries.
• China
13 Aug 11
hi,joanne.Your frends will feel better for knowing you did this for her.First of all,you may communication with her,and find out the reason they broke up.Next then,you can analyse it to see who is to blame,besides,think about whether their relation can be improved. Lastly,Good luck!
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
13 Aug 11
For me it is really hard to deal with specially if it is your love but if you gave a change to be with again why not actually you are to make sacrifice by love that's what we called love is blind.
• Philippines
13 Aug 11
If you don't think the guy is meant for her, tell her. She is now in the situation where she's confused and looking for ways to stop hurting, getting back with this guy included. If you think it's not helpful at all, she has to realize this first. And without you telling her that she doesn't deserve this guy, she's not going to be sure where to actually start. She has two choices: 1 - Get over the guy, and Start focusing on other things 2 - Prove you wrong, and focus on working out their broken relationship. It's what she chooses that will matter, but you have to help her make a choice. So if you want her to get over the guy, tell her he's not worth it, and tell her why. Give her the situations that will allow her to see what you're talking about. Then reassure her that you have her back and you're going to be there. Take her out to coffee, take her out to a movie, or go on a vacation. Go to Baguio so you can be away from it all. Or go to the beach. Go surfing. If you don't know how, now's the time to learn. Just get her distracted for the time being so that she can take a breather and think straight. Good luck with your friend!
• Philippines
13 Aug 11
I think the best medicine to cure a brokenheart is the one who broke itself. But if its too late to bring back the love the only thing your friend could do is to cheer up. If they broke up because of another girl who disturbed their relationship then she must think that she is more beautiful and intelligent than her.Also think that its her ex-boyfriend loss not her. Based on my experience (ehem!)when I'm madly inloved with my ex bf during my 3rd year High School is when he broke-up with me. It brought a lot of pain. But as time goes by, i'm starting to forgive him specially when I saw his present girlfriend who is older than him and she's not that pretty as i think.
• Philippines
13 Aug 11
it wont be as easy as you hope it would be. i just had my recent breakup a month ago. i thought i wouldnt be able to get over him. what i did: i went out a lot with friends, not to cry nor whine about how bad things went. and now i found someone who i feel will make me forget him. the relationship went really bad so i know i deserve a break even if it sounds like im into a rebound. its all making me happy now and i dont have to stress myself crying over someone not deserving it a bit.
@Camylo57 (86)
• India
13 Aug 11
I would tell your friend that I know she loved him very much. Through the break up, she has set him free. Wait for sometime. See his response. If he comes back to her, then he is hers. If he does not come back, then she should consider that he was never hers.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
13 Aug 11
out of mind, out of heart. the best thing to do is to preoccupy oneself, do new things that would initiate interest and concentration. a trip or travel would do, but i guess being in the company of good friends would do a lot with a lot of encouragement and understanding.
@JasperTore (1275)
• Philippines
13 Aug 11
I think your best friend is still having the moment where she is reminiscing the past where she and her boyfriend were still happy. That's natural I think since love and companionship has been developed over the period when they were still in a relationship. I think you should make your friend keep busy so that she will not be thinking over the past. Moving on is the best part of life but it takes courage to do it. Also, what was the reason of their break up? I can't make a suggestion if I don't know the whole story.
• India
13 Aug 11
hi joanne its so sad to hear that but you dont tell her to forget all why because you dont know that what happend between them so..tell her to think whats the main problem that made there relationship to end. if you can solve that problem then it would be nice. or else it problem of misunderstanding then it must be solved by them self. but break up ...It hurts a lot
@gelayagui98 (1336)
• Australia
13 Aug 11
If ever we feel that God is taking away something from our hands, don't be upset.... He is only emptying our hands for us to receive something bigger and better. GOD BLESSs EVERYONE!!!!
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
13 Aug 11
Getting over a breakup that a person still wants to be in is difficult. You should tell your friend to be honest with him and herself. If she still cares deeply about him she should tell him how she feels. And ask why he feels the relationship needs to end. Maybe they can work things out. If not then she will deffinitely have a hard time as she does not want the relationship to be over, and she obviously cares for him. Be there for her no matter what happens. She will appreciate your support during this difficult time.
@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
13 Aug 11
Oh, i feel sad for your best friend, she needs you so badly. It'a not easy for me to say how she could deal with it, for having a broken heart is hard to fix. I think the best thing you could do for her is try to listen for her mourning, and be gentle to her. I hope she'll recover soon.
13 Aug 11
in life it is important to have a positive outlook to overcome those experience...maybe this could help you..always think that problems don't stay for eternity but end with a lesson...always believe that tomorrow is another day and today is just a part of your past.
• Philippines
13 Aug 11
Letting go of a person you truly love is not easy as you throw a garbage in a trash can. You didn't include the reason why they broke up. Well,in this situation, it is easy for us to advice her to move on and accept it because it is destined to happen since we don't know how painful it is in her part, but life must go on. If she wants to get back her ex boy friend well I guess the best thing to do is for them to talk. Maybe it was just a misunderstanding on each others part. You can just give her advice but at the end it is really your best friend who will make the final decision.