How Men Get Over Breakups

Date: 11-07-2010 6:58 pm (13 years ago) | Author: Riley Proxy
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- at 11-07-2010 06:58 PM (13 years ago)
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1. Take her off that pedestal
Don't idolize her and build her up into something great. Don't gaze lovingly at pictures of her. Don't jump to answer her email or phone calls. And definitely don't go out of your way for her. She no longer deserves preferential treatment.
 
 
2. Get closure
It's essential to definitively end any hopes of reconciliation between the two of you. And if you can't get that into your head, she owes you the courtesy of conveying it crystal clear. She needs to tell you: "I never loved you. I don't love you now. We'll never get back together." After some prodding, she'll probably do it, just to get rid of you. It provides what therapists call "closure." And you can begin to heal.

3. Don't contact her
After the relationship reaches finality, you have to break off contact or you will go mad. Don't beg or cry. Don't drunk-dial. Don't write her email. Don't send packages or CDs. Don't dedicate a song to her on the radio. Get the picture? She will find you if she wants to. And even if you can talk your way back into her arms, it's only a temporary reprieve. She already knows you want her back, and she doesn't care. Take that as a sign.

4. Get negative feelings out on paper
Write her a letter pouring out your negative and weepy feelings, then disassociate them from yourself. Throw the letter away or burn it. But definitely don't send it to her. You will only regret it. She will show her friends and her new boyfriend. And they will all share a good laugh.

5. Avoid her friends and the places she hangs
Don't venture into her territory. You won't be welcome. Find new places to hang out for the first few months, and make new friends if necessary. If any of your friends insist on maintaining contact with her, you may have to shut them out too — at least temporarily. After some time has passed, you should go back to living normally, and that means hanging out at these places and reconnecting with mutual friends.

6. Throw away anything that reminds you of her
You don't have to burn it all, but definitely get pictures, gifts, clothing, letters and email out of your living area, or at least out of your line of vision. If that means giving away roughly half of your wardrobe to get rid of the memory of her, so be it. As a rule of thumb, if the object reminds you of your ex, discard it. This can save your sanity.

7. Don't try to get your stuff back
Unless it's a diamond ring or something that's one of a kind, you're better off not contacting her to get it back. DVDs, clothes, your extra toothbrush... just let 'em go. They're only possessions. Is it really worth the pain of being in her presence just to reclaim a pair of boxer shorts? Don't exchange your dignity for menial belongings.

8. Hang out with your friends
Let your buddies give you a reality check on how your ex wasn't all that to begin with, and that there are more fish in the sea. A little male camaraderie can go a long way toward getting your head straight. We've all been detonated by a woman before, and most of us will likely get detonated again.

9. Exercise your newfound freedom
Freedom is always intoxicating. There's a world of activities you can partake in that you were never able to enjoy because your "other half" didn't approve. So indulge. Travel. Build a model ship. Go hiking. Play video games on your computer. Watch TV all weekend. Do anything you want. Why not start boxing? Ideally, you want to find an activity that allows you to release your anger and alleviate stress.

10. Remember the bad times
If you feel nostalgic, then think of all the times you fought. That should do it. Remember the time she made you wait by the dressing room as she endlessly tried on clothing? Or the time she reminded you not to drink too much in front of your posse? Nobody wants that back.

11. Sleep with another girl
Nothing reminds you that you are a man quite like having a new woman in your bed. So take solace in the arms of another. Call it a rebound if you wish. Plenty of heartbroken guys go this route and for a very good reason — it makes you feel better, even if it's only temporary. So go out there and feel better about yourself!



Posted: at 11-07-2010 06:58 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- ksurrina at 11-07-2010 07:01 PM (13 years ago)
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lmao lmao This is long ooo.

Posted: at 11-07-2010 07:01 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- eagleseyez at 11-07-2010 07:05 PM (13 years ago)
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phyukin long post
it dont work for every dude

Personally, its easy to get over
cos as a man u're not suppose to love 100 percent
got that?....thats a womans thing
if she dumps ur sorry ass, u quickly get a good round
ass babe and blow her back out.  Wink
Posted: at 11-07-2010 07:05 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ceejay58 at 11-07-2010 07:22 PM (13 years ago)
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no long thing...
Posted: at 11-07-2010 07:22 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- moneyinbrakemi at 11-07-2010 07:28 PM (13 years ago)
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2 face__No long thing
Posted: at 11-07-2010 07:28 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- bittersweet at 11-07-2010 07:44 PM (13 years ago)
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I don't think that many men need advice about how should get over a break-up!
They usually recover themselves in no time!

Posted: at 11-07-2010 07:44 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- eagleseyez at 11-07-2010 07:49 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: bittersweet on 11-07-2010 07:44 PM
I don't think that many men need advice about how should get over a break-up!
They usually recover themselves in no time!


 Grin
Posted: at 11-07-2010 07:49 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- lilsezy at 11-07-2010 07:56 PM (13 years ago)
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i no fit read am finish
Posted: at 11-07-2010 07:56 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- aliaaz at 11-07-2010 08:00 PM (13 years ago)
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The wise listens

Posted: at 11-07-2010 08:00 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- HOPEA23 at 11-07-2010 09:16 PM (13 years ago)
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...

Posted: at 11-07-2010 09:16 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- lilsezy at 12-07-2010 03:49 AM (13 years ago)
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passing
Posted: at 12-07-2010 03:49 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Chyno at 12-07-2010 06:42 AM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: bittersweet on 11-07-2010 07:44 PM
I don't think that many men need advice about how should get over a break-up!
They usually recover themselves in no time!
dats correct
Posted: at 12-07-2010 06:42 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- aliaaz at 12-07-2010 07:01 AM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: Chyno on 12-07-2010 06:42 AM
Quote from: bittersweet on 11-07-2010 07:44 PM
I don't think that many men need advice about how should get over a break-up!
They usually recover themselves in no time!
dats correct

Would you mind telling me more?

Posted: at 12-07-2010 07:01 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ebony_cutie at 12-07-2010 11:31 AM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: eagleseyez on 11-07-2010 07:05 PM
phyukin long post
it dont work for every dude

Personally, its easy to get over
cos as a man u're not suppose to love 100 percent
got that?....thats a womans thing
if she dumps ur sorry ass, u quickly get a good round
ass babe and blow her back out.  Wink


Afo anu
Posted: at 12-07-2010 11:31 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- waco at 12-07-2010 12:34 PM (13 years ago)
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why should i loose a sleep over a babe i've seen her ass?

Posted: at 12-07-2010 12:34 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- bittersweet at 12-07-2010 12:35 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: waco on 12-07-2010 12:34 PM
why should i loose a sleep over a babe i've seen her ass?

And if you didn't see it?
Considering that you didn't reach that point before!

Posted: at 12-07-2010 12:35 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- waco at 12-07-2010 12:40 PM (13 years ago)
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if i didn't see the ask, i will feel sooooooooo bad with WACO
but if my two eyes have seen and my hands touched and felt
the Bosom  and ass OMO forget. i no fit miss am again!

Posted: at 12-07-2010 12:40 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- bittersweet at 12-07-2010 12:44 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: waco on 12-07-2010 12:40 PM
if i didn't see the ask, i will feel sooooooooo bad with WACO
but if my two eyes have seen and my hands touched and felt
the Bosom  and ass OMO forget. i no fit miss am again!

So,the so called "suffering ",would be only after a girl who kept you at the distance!  Smiley

Posted: at 12-07-2010 12:44 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- onyiis at 12-07-2010 12:46 PM (13 years ago)
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hahaaaa !

Posted: at 12-07-2010 12:46 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- waco at 12-07-2010 12:48 PM (13 years ago)
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wetin i wan miss na?
when babes dey everywhere.

just blow horn when u reach junction.
see omogirls wey go rush yaside

Posted: at 12-07-2010 12:48 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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