10 ways to deal with a breakup, without losing yourself

By Afiur
February 25, 2026

Acknowledge

Do not bottle up your feelings. Acknowledge them and accept the situation.

Grieve

Yes, it is perfectly okay to grieve after a relationship has ended. Give yourself time.

It is okay to not be okay

Regardless of what people tell you, it is okay to not be okay, at least for some time.

Do not reflect too much

Do not constantly relive the separation reason, it is done and dusted.

Avoid contact

Don't attempt to befriend your ex straight away. Wait to get over the pain.

Be cordial

At the same time, if you bump into each other, stay cordial, but stop at that.

Don't rush into a new person

Give yourself time and space to get over someone first.

Have hope

At the end of the day, this too shall pass. Stay patient, and keep up the faith.

Don't feel guilty

Even it was your decision to move on, it was the best.

Reach out

There is no harm in reaching out for help - friends, family or a professional

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