How do you get over a breakup?

What should you do in the first week?

• Let yourself feel it. Sadness, anger, and relief can all show up in the same day.
• Mute or unfollow your ex for now. You can decide on long term contact later.
• Keep the basics steady: sleep, meals, and getting outside once a day.
• Tell one or two people what happened so you are not carrying it alone.

What helps over the next few months?

• Rebuild your week around things that are yours: a class, a gym time, a standing call.
• Write down what you want in your next relationship, and what you don't.
• Reconnect with friends you drifted from while you were coupled up.
• Try one new thing a month so your life feels like it is moving forward.
• Notice progress. Fewer bad days is what healing looks like.

Why does a breakup feel so lonely?

• A partner is often your default person to talk to. When that ends, the silence is loud.
• Shared friends, routines, and plans can disappear at the same time.
• Talking regularly with someone outside the situation can fill that gap while you rebuild.