Everyone grieves and moves on a little differently. Still, most of us will go through these 17 steps to moving on in some way or another. Whether or not it was mutual, some breakups can be hell to get through. But you will move on.
1. Cry. A lot.
Just all the tears. You see the hat he gave you. Tears. You think about cuddling with him. Tears. You hear a song. Tears. Stay hydrated.
2. Post something passive aggressive on Twitter
It's honestly a right of passage. My favorite is, "Well that wasn't the shortest relationship I've had, but it was pretty dang close."
3. Go out with your girls
"Single and ready to mingle!" is something you are expected to post on your Snap story. Bonus points if he watches it.
4. See your ex with a new girl. Text him something rude.
It's way too early to start dating! Talking to people is one thing, but actually dating? C'mon!
5. Block your ex
You've gotta find some way to stop looking at his social media every three hours. This is the best option.
6. Realize you've cried yourself to sleep every day for a week
Cry more because of it. Then you'll decide right then that you're like Ariana Grande; you've got "no tears left to cry."
7. Make a breakup playlist
It's a mix of girl-power songs and songs you recognize used to make you cry, but you've gotta end that cycle somehow! Check out the perfect breakup playlist here.
8. Unblock and then text your ex. Be sure to say something crazy.
Such as, "I hate you because I still love you." Honestly, he's not gonna care, but he might block you for being so crazy. It's a good way to stop stalking his pictures!
9. Tell yourself you're gonna get your act together so when he sees you, he'll regret everything
You're looking hot; walk into class and cry a little. Just make sure you look away so he can't see you.
10. Rebound! Cry driving home from your date
Just when you think you're doing great and getting back out there, your emotions hit you like a truck! Surprise!
11. Eat your feelings
Ice cream, pizza, chocolate, chips, really anything to dull the pain.
12. Realize you're finally interested in someone
Maybe this time you won't almost start crying when you hang out with the guy! A girl can dream, right?
13. Realize he's not interested in you
Friendzoned. Okay. It's fine. I'm fine. Everything is fine.
14. See your ex randomly in public
You walk very quickly in the opposite direction, go to the bathroom and cry. When you come to your senses, you walk out of there like the boss you are.
15. Get super busy for a few months
You barely have time to breathe between work, school, extracurriculars and catching up with friends!
16. Meet a guy
He makes your heart soar. You gush about him to your friends constantly, and you are always so excited to see him. Also, so hot!
17. Realize you're finally over your ex
You've finally moved on! And honestly at this point, it's not even a big deal that you moved on because all you can think about is the next time you'll see your new guy.
When you're going through a breakup, sometimes it feels like the pain will never end. Know that it will and every failed relationship is just a step towards your final failed relationship. After that, all you have is forever.
