Breakups suck, and if you're the one getting dumped, it can absolutely tear you apart. Unfortunately, it's something that most of us will experience at some point within our lives. You can think the world of someone and put your all into them, but if their heart doesn't feel the same way yours does, there really isn't anything you can do to make them stay. What you can do, however, is control how you react and how you handle yourself afterward. You could be sad and feel absolutely worthless and not want to go on without this person, or better yet, you could use it as a learning experience and show the world what an unstoppable, independent bad ass you are.

One of the best examples of how to handle a break up can be found in the movie "Legally Blonde." Elle Woods is the beautiful, genuine and strong female lead that girls everywhere should look up to, and she will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Although at first, all she wants is her ex-boyfriend, she realizes that she can accomplish so much more and do so much better without the boy who doesn't see her true worth. Here are some great ways to handle your break up according to everyone's favorite blonde.

1. Cry it out.

Being broken up with can be extremely hurtful. It is perfectly alright to lay in bed, eat your feelings, and cry as you get mad at the male leads in romance movies. However, don't let this consume your life. Cry it out, and then let's move on.

2. Be active.

Go for a run, swim, or go hit the gym. Exercise is a great way to relieve stress and will make you feel so much better. Plus, having a hot body is always a great way to make your ex feel stupid for leaving you.

3. Don't let your ex see you struggle.

Even if you feel like you're dying and you're having the hardest time getting over this person, don't let them see it. Instead, let them see how much fun you are having and what all you're accomplishing without them.

4. Find comfort in your friends.

Your friends love you and are always there to support you. Go out and have fun or stay in and vent to them all night long. They want you to be happy. Remember, boyfriends or girlfriends may come and go, but your friends will be by your side through all of it.

5. Meet other people.

You're finally single, so go out and mingle. Now is your time to go and flirt with all the people you wish you had been able to flirt with while you were in a relationship. Chances are, you'll meet other people who will make you wonder what you saw in your ex in the first place.

6. Find yourself.

When you're in a relationship with someone, it can be easy to lose touch with who you are as in individual. You are always thinking of the other person's wants and needs and spend so much time with them, that sometimes you forget to spend time on yourself. Now that you're single, focus on yourself and get back to the things that make you happy that you may not have had time for while you were with them. You are the most important person in your life, and now is the time to remember that.

7. Channel your anger into something positive.

There are times when you're probably going to get very mad and want to either cuss your ex out over text and/or go slash their tires. I know it's hard to control such strong, angry emotions, but channel them in a positive way. Instead of doing something harmful and something you will regret, use that anger to push yourself to be better and show them what they're missing. Revenge will feel great, but it's going to feel a lot better achieving it through being successful than being a psycho.

8. Don't settle.

Keep your eye on the prize. Set goals for your future and work to accomplish them. If you do happen to become involved with someone else, make sure that they're good enough for you and that you're not just settling in order to have someone. You deserve to be treated like royalty and you shouldn't allow anyone to treat you otherwise. Besides, you and your own personal happiness are way more important than some boyfriend or girlfriend could ever be.

9. Most importantly...

Always have faith in yourself. Never forget this. When someone you loved and trusted more than anything decides to leave because they don't see your worth, it's going to be very easy for you to not see it either. Do not fall into that black hole of self-doubt because the one person who you should love and trust more than anyone is yourself. You were put on this Earth for a reason, and it sure as Hell wasn't for your lousy ex. You are a dime, and anyone who doesn't see that isn't worth your time.

Yeah, breakups happen, but don't let them stop you from loving yourself and your life. Take chances, find your own happiness, and go to law school if that's your thing. Ditch your Warner and find your Emmett, because I promise he is out there. In the meantime, enjoy yourself and let your ex see what they're missing. Besides, your ex was probably the one who said orange was the new pink, because if they could leave someone like you, they are seriously disturbed.