Breakups can hurt, even when you know it’s the right decision.
You might feel sad, angry, confused, relieved, lonely, or a mix of everything at once.
All of these feelings are normal.

There is no “right” way to feel after a breakup.
There is no set timeline for when you should feel better.
Healing is different for everyone.

Let yourself feel your emotions #

Trying to ignore or push down your feelings usually makes things harder.
It’s okay to:

• Cry
• Feel upset or frustrated
• Miss them
• Feel relieved
• Feel nothing at first
• Go back and forth between emotions

Your feelings will change over time.
Give yourself permission to feel whatever comes up.

Talk to your friends #

You don’t have to handle a breakup alone.
Talking to trusted friends can help you:

• Make sense of what happened
• Feel supported
• Share the emotional load
• Feel less alone
• Get comfort and reassurance

Friends remind you that you’re cared for and valued, even when things feel heavy.

Keep yourself busy #

Doing things you enjoy can help you move through the sadness at your own pace.
This can include:

• Spending time with friends
• Going outside
• Watching your favourite shows
• Doing hobbies
• Playing games
• Exercising
• Listening to music
• Getting creative

Keeping busy doesn’t erase the pain, but it helps you cope day by day.

Give yourself space to heal #

Some days will feel easier.
Some might feel harder.
Both are normal.

Healing can take:

• A few days
• A few weeks
• A few months
• Or longer

There’s no deadline.
Take the time you need without judging yourself.

Be kind to yourself #

Breakups can make you doubt yourself or overthink things.
Try to replace harsh thoughts with gentler ones.

You can remind yourself:

• “I’m allowed to feel this way.”
• “Breakups are hard, but I will get through it.”
• “I deserve people who care about me.”

Being patient with yourself makes a big difference.

Focus on what makes you happy #

As time passes, try to reconnect with things that support your wellbeing.
This could be:

• Spending time with people you trust
• Exploring new interests
• Setting small goals
• Taking care of your health
• Doing things that bring you comfort

Little by little, you’ll start to feel more like yourself again.

Key things to remember #

• Breakups are tough for everyone
• Feel your feelings without rushing yourself
• Talk to your friends for support
• Keep yourself busy with things you enjoy
• Healing takes time and looks different for everyone
• Be patient and kind to yourself

You will get through this, one step at a time.