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In reply to the discussion: Anyone know how to get over a broken heart? [View all]dweller
(23,632 posts)13. the best answer
is contained in the 2nd paragraph of poster #8 ... it's also the answer to most of life's dilemmas ... break your concentration from what is ailing you and focus on something else, something that absorbs your mind... aka, a path with heart...
also, as post #4 states, Dylan ...
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Agree with poster above, you will get over it in time. Don't feel "stupid and pathetic" for
Hoyt
Jun 2019
#5
But they shouldn't start dating too fast just to get over someone else.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jun 2019
#10
Agree with that, but I know what it's like in a relationship Gobi Desert. It could take years
Hoyt
Jun 2019
#12
I'm so sorry...we've all been there nothing pathetic about loving someone who may not feel
Dream Girl
Jun 2019
#9
Volunteer to help others(soup kitchen, community gardens, everyday mutual aid)
happyaccident
Jun 2019
#19
I would agree with this. It sounds simplistic, but it was the only thing that
smirkymonkey
Jun 2019
#44
My mother once told me nothing in life is final, but death and taxes. Put your love on a shelf as
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#21
Love yourself (please skip the snarky, guys -- the guy is hurting, OK?). Be good to yourself.
fierywoman
Jun 2019
#22
I wallowed for way way too long. Finally decided what my worst sad triggers were and quit
Thekaspervote
Jun 2019
#28
There are groups available in some areas. Either stand alone or sponsored by churches, etc.
dameatball
Jun 2019
#33
If you were me you'd play Bob Dylan really loud and do physically reckless things like...
hunter
Jun 2019
#42