How To Deal With Breakups When the Time Comes

Overcoming heartbreak isn’t an easy thing.

Olga Olson
Hello, Love
6 min readJun 24, 2022

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A breakup is one of the most difficult things to go through. It’s hard to come to terms with the fact that you and your significant other are no longer together. You might feel like your life has ended, or that you’ll never find love again.

But there are plenty of signs that show it’s time for you to move on and get ready for a new relationship. While you might have been unhappy with your relationship for a while before you broke it off, one sign that it’s time to move on is if you’re not as happy anymore.

If you’re constantly feeling sad or depressed, or if there are other things in life that are more important than staying in your current relationship , it might be time to move on.

Why Relationships Break Up

The reasons for relationships breaking up are numerous. They vary from person to person and can be as different as one’s personality.

When a relationship is in trouble, it is important to remember that there is always hope. This means that it’s not too late to repair the relationship and make it stronger than ever before.

Relationships break up for many reasons. Some people are simply not compatible, some people lose interest in the other person or stop being attracted to them, and some people just have different goals and aspirations in life.

Relationships can be the best thing in the world, but they can also be one of the most difficult things to maintain. They are not always easy, and sometimes they end up breaking apart.

What causes relationships to break up? There are many reasons why relationships end, and these reasons can vary from one relationship to another.

A lot of people feel that it’s easier to be in an unfaithful relationship than it is being faithful. They feel that they’re not being honest with their partner, but it’s not like they’re cheating on them with another person. This is the mindset that leads people into infidelity.

One day I had a conversation with a couple who were struggling with the idea of having faithfulness in their marriage. They said to me that they don’t want to get divorced because their children are so young.

The husband admitted that he was tempted to engage in personal affairs from time-to-time. The wife felt guilty about this and didn’t know what to say as she was tempted also.

As she cried, I told them that this is where the struggle comes in: temptation and guilt. They had not yet found something clear enough to give them peace in their choices so they were continually feeling a tug-of-war between the two.

We need to share our struggles openly without judgment or criticism . We need to talk about repentance. We need to be able to say, “I am struggling with this too.”

Signs That You Should Break Up With Your Partner

There are many signs that you should break up with your partner. Here are a few to keep in mind.

You feel like you have nothing in common anymore. If you feel like you are in a bad relationship and want to get out, it’s best to take some time to think about what you want.

If the two of you have been together for more than five years and have children, it is best to be honest with your partner that you do not feel like you are compatible anymore. And if they refuse to work things out, then it is best to focus on you and your children and move on with your life.

What is considered a bad relationship? A bad relationship is one where both partners are unhappy, there is physical or sexual abuse, one partner has an addiction, or the partner does not care about the other.

Sometimes, couples go through periods where they feel like they have nothing in common anymore. This happens for many reasons. You might be on different wavelengths about things, you might be going through a phase where you’re not interested in the same activities anymore, or things might just change as you grow up and start to explore new interests.

Setting boundaries and having them respected is vital to a healthy relationship. A partner who fails to do this can not only hurt you, but also make you feel like less of a person.

The toxic person in your life is someone who you constantly have to be careful around, who never apologizes for their actions, no matter how much they hurt you. They may seem nice or at least neutral on the surface, but it’s anything but that.

It is an unfortunate reality that many people are in relationships where they’re with someone who isn’t good for them. When the person you are dating shows clear signs that they have no interest in being your friend or in talking to you about things outside of the relationship, it’s time to make a change.

The very first step in breaking up with someone is to be honest with them. Assuming there’s still some time left on the relationship, it never hurts to tell your partner that you are no longer interested in being their physical or emotional partner.

If they become violent or verbally abusive, that should be the final sign for you to end things as soon as possible

How Men & Women Cope After a Breakup

Men and women cope after a breakup differently. Men are more likely to be angry, while women are more likely to be sad. The way they cope also depends on the type of relationship they had with the person they broke up with.

Women are more likely to be afraid of being alone, while men are more likely to be afraid of hurting someone else. There is no right or wrong way to cope with a breakup, but there is a better way for some people than others.

The tips below can help you figure out which coping mechanisms will work best for you during this difficult time.

For Men

Find other people who can offer you support, whether it’s friends or family members. Women tend to lean on their friends and family members after a break up, so if that doesn’t work for you then try finding other males who also need support.

Men are more likely to turn to alcohol or drugs than women, so instead of turning to these, try seeking emotional support from a friend who can help you cope.

For Women

Talk with your friends and family members about your feelings. Women tend to be very emotional after a break up, which may make it difficult for them to actually do anything about their emotions.

Talking with your friends and family can help you figure out what is causing your emotions and how you can fix it.

If you’re struggling with a break up, reaching out for help is always a good idea.

Nowadays, social media has created an environment where we can stay connected with people even if they are living on the other side of the world.

However, this does not mean that you should run around finding new relationships after a break up. You need to take some time for yourself and figure out what you want to do after a love break up.

Final Thoughts

Relationships are a hard thing. While most of us want to have long-lasting relationships, it’s impossible sometimes.

This is why you might want to stop your relationships. Breaking up is a thing that is hard to imagine, but going through is way harder.

I’ve shared a few tips on how you can handle your breakup and continue your life and hope it will help you to feel more confident.

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Olga Olson
Hello, Love

Writer sharing thoughts on self-improvement and relationships. I’m a passionate life learner who shares personal experience for your growth.