Have you recently been dumped by someone? Follow this advice to heal your heart:

Try writing a long letter to your ex, explaining your feelings and everything you feel at the moment. Instead of posting it, burn it with a candle to symbolize that you no longer hold these thoughts inside your heart. With the burning candle, the negativity will also burn. This activity will help you calm down and assure the ending of your relationship in a symbolic way.

Say no to calls, messages, emails, and anything from your ex. Stand firm and be strong. Being polite now will only mean that you are giving yourself excuses to be with him or her again in one way or another. Forget that they even existed.

Try spending some quality time with your friends. They will surely help in making you feel fresh. Maybe they can give you some helpful advice too, from their own relationship experiences. You will also be more comfortable with them when talking and accepting the relationship failure with your ex. Your friends are helpful, but don’t take them for granted. You are facing the breakup, not them. So try to be as normal as possible. Nobody likes talking to depressing people.

Try doing things on a regular basis that make you feel good about yourself or uplift your mood. Try to indulge in a hobby for which you had no time earlier. Now you have all the time in the world to think only about yourself – so put this time to good use! Involving yourself in social service is also recommended to regain a sense of self worth. It will also help in cultivating positive thoughts and feelings inside you – and you may meet some cool and positive people along the way.

You can start going on dates again with new guys or girls to make yourself feel normal. Dinner dates and theme parties can be fun for you and will uplift your mood. Always remember, losing one person does not mean your life has ended – far from it! There are 6 billion people in this world – you can and will meet someone else who is compatible to you. Life is strong enough to mend any losses. You just need to give yourself time and have a positive outlook towards it.

If you can’t overcome the depression and other side effects of breaking up, consulting a suitable therapist is a good idea. They can help you locate the problem areas in your life, and provide advice on how to tackle your emotions and divert these in a constructive manner. I hope that the above tips are helpful for you, and help you to recover from your broken heart.