Make a list on your phone of all the reasons it didn't work. Every time you feel the urge to text them because you "miss what you had," read that list. 5. Shift Your Routine
Don't immediately try to fill the void with "rebounds" or distractions. [S2E3] Going Through a Break-Up
Your brain is literally withdrawing from the dopamine hits of their presence. Make a list on your phone of all the reasons it didn't work
Going through a breakup is often described as a form of grieving, and for good reason—you aren’t just losing a partner; you’re losing a routine, a support system, and a version of your future. Whether you were the one to walk away or you were the one left behind, the emotional fallout of of your life's journey can feel like a total system shock. 1. The "No Contact" Rule Shift Your Routine Don't immediately try to fill
After a breakup, our brains have a funny way of editing out the bad parts. You remember the sunset beach walks, but forget the three-hour arguments about the dishes.
The hardest part of a breakup is often the "dead air"—those times (like Sunday mornings or Tuesday nights) when you’d usually be together.
You aren't "falling behind" because you're sad. You are processing a major life shift. Be as kind to yourself as you would be to a best friend going through the exact same thing.