When I was 19, I had my heart broken by the first guy that I ever loved. I thought life was over, but I was so very wrong. Looking back, it all seems silly now. Yes, in my mind he was the first guy I loved, but we were so young. I’m not sure that anyone really knows what “true love” is at that age. So, I’m here to give the girls that are going through their first heartbreak a few pointers.

1. You're going to be okay.

It may not feel like it right now, but you will get there. Every day after the breakup is the road to a new beginning. Each day you will find that the hurt isn't as bad and the tears are coming less and less, until one day, they’re both gone for good.

2. Don't mope around.

It’s okay to be sad and have a few cry sessions. Spend time with friends and family. Surrounding yourself with the people that love you the most is the first step to your new beginning. They’re the ones that will always be there for you.

3. Ice cream and cookies.

No, it’s not going to fix things, but it sure won’t hurt you! Grab your best friend, your favorite ice cream, and favorite cookie dough. Have a dance party in the kitchen while the cookies bake! When they’re done baking, toss a few in with your ice cream & enjoy!

4. Forgive him.

Hating him for breaking your heart isn’t going to make life any better, so just forgive him. You’re not going to want to see or speak to him anytime soon, but maybe one day you’ll be able to friends again. Although my ex and I have both moved on in our lives and no longer communicate with one another, we did eventually get to that point for a little while.

5. Pick up the pieces and move on.

Again, this isn’t going to happen overnight. It’s going to hurt for a while and that’s okay. In order for you to move on, you have to deal with that hurt. Once you get through it, you’ll realize that you’re much stronger than you were. You’ll start moving on with your life. The guy that broke your heart is most likely not the man you will marry. He’ll always be a part of your past, but one day you’re going to meet someone that makes all of the heartbreak worth it.

After reading this, you may think I’m crazy if you just had your heart broken. Like I said in the beginning, I was 19 when it happened to me. Now, I’m 25 and very much in love with the man I hope to marry in the next few years. Heartbreak sucks, but I wouldn’t be with the love of my life now if someone hadn’t broken my heart six years ago. It was worth every tear. Don’t ever give up on love ladies!