Long term relationships can be fun, exciting, stressful and some of them can go on forever. Others find their end, and for those we have "The Office." Our friendly gang of misfits have given years of great advice on relationships ending, and now it shall be given unto you. When a breakup occurs, you will go through five steps, but here is a little hope to get through.
1. It's over.
Yes I know you miss him/her, but I promise this stage will not last. This is the stage where it is okay to cry and vent to your friends, because the end of a long term relationship is the beginning of a new life.
2. The beginning days.
It's okay to not be okay. Long term relationships take a lot of time and effort, and sometimes it's so hard to say goodbye.
3. The day he/she comes crawling back.
Yes! For once "no" is the answer. If the relationship was toxic and you are better off without him/her, then congrats on using the word "no." Although it may feel bad, in the end you will feel a lot better for it.
4. The single life.
It is totally fine to be single for a while. You have just left a chunk of your life behind, and that is just fine, because it is important to take time and be happy. This also means not everyone in the world is a potential mate; take your time, and if you are ready for a mate, find someone who meets your standards. Never settle for less!
5. New life.
You do you! This is the final stage of the breakup, the time you can finally breathe and do what you want to do. Do, you want to buy a boat? Do it! Do, you want to Vogue? Then play that music loud! The world is your oyster; go do something that makes you happy!