How do I get over being lonely after a breakup?

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I am in high school and dated a guy for a little more than 8 months. Towards the end, he became a real jerk, but he didn’t used to be. Anyways, he broke up with me 2 weeks ago and I am devastated. He even uninvited me to the biggest concert I have ever had the chance of going to in my life, to see Billy Joel, because he was mad that I told people that he called me fat and broke up with me about it. Yes I understand that I should feel good that I’m not with a mean person but it hurts to not have someone there anymore to talk to and do everything with. I am incredibly sad and anxious. I am trying to keep myself busy but it’s hard to not think about it. I am slipping into a sad and dark place because I loved him and he is being as mean as possible nowadays. All of my friends are in relationships, so it’s hard finding something to do that won’t make me feel bad about being lonely now. I am involved in other things and I have a job but I can’t get out of this feeling I have where I just want to lay down and cry hysterically. The one person I need to talk to right now is the type of relationship I had with my ex boyfriend, the type I can tell anything to and then feel better instantly. How do I get over this?

Category: Tags: asked June 7, 2015

4 Answers

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Aw you poor thing :/ I'm sorry this guy has hurt you so much. Sometimes its alright to cry so you can find that release and make peace with your situation. Coming out of a break up can be hard but try to see this as an adjustment period to find yourself and what you may want in future relationships (not that I recommend getting into one anytime soon). It can be easy to feel alone when all your friends are flaunting their relationships but sometimes its nice to be single and do as you please. Keeping yourself busy and finding new ways of having fun is the best way to get over a breakup but it takes time. I know it can be hard to pick up the pieces but you are a strong woman who can do anything her heart desires. If you ever feel like your slipping into a dark place think about how amazing you are and the things you've accomplished! Tell yourself, "I'm amazing: I have a job, friends who love me, and a family who cares." "I got this." Also, If you ever need someone to talk to my PM is open whenever you need someone to confide in :) It takes time but I know you are strong enough to overcome this. You got this girl! Good luck <3
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You don't get over these kinds of things instantly. Your ex-boyfriend betrayed you on several levels, and that kind of thing takes time to get over. Maybe you need to let yourself feel all that pain and (I imagine) anger before you can begin to get over it. Cry if you need to, but when you're done you wipe your tears off and you keep doing what you've got to do. I know it's not going to help you to hear that he's a jerk for treating you like he is, but that's the truth and it's probably a big part of the hurt. How could someone you loved turn out to be so mean and petty? How could you not have seen this in him? Why did he change? You may never be able to answer those things and you're going to have to learn to accept that. Sometimes people are assholes for seemingly no reason. Maybe one day he'll mature a bit and regret what he's done to you, maybe he won't. There's nothing wrong with your body, even if you are over weight, and that's an incredibly shallow reason to break up with someone. At the end of the day, this is not the kind of person you need in your life. Keeping busy is good, but try not to simply fill your days with busy work to get through the day. Ask your friends to hang out, just you guys with no partners, or spend time with family members that you're close to. It's going to take time, and there will be good, bad, and in between days. You're not going to forget him or how he's hurt you, but hopefully with time the pain will lessen and you'll look back on this relationship as a learning experience rather than a tragedy. Grief, no matter what the cause, is worth attention, and everyone deals with it differently so there's no one way to 'get over this'. You have to learn what works for you, and that only happens with time.
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My answer might seem cruel, but believe me: the earlier you experienced boyfriend's betrayal, the better for you. You will get over it, believe me, but it will be you of another, higher level : more experienced in relationships, stronger and wiser. Summer just began - enjoy it! Have a small trip, meet new people, try online dating (OkC, Tinder, https://kovla.com/ ) though you don't want it - it will improve your self-esteem. Sorry, if my reply seemed rude for you, I just want you to feel better! Be happy!
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Honey I would find another guy or girl or 5 of each and just have some fun and be glad that you found out that he was an asshole. Don't let being without a boyfriend make you willing to take crap just to have one.