How To Cope With Being Single Again After A Long-Term Relationship

There's no other way to put it: breakups suck. You're heartbroken from losing the person you love and feeling lonelier than ever. Even if you were the person who did the breaking of hearts, it can be tough to get used to being alone again after a long-term relationship ends. Here are nine tips to find happiness again and get used to being single again.

At first, it can be really hard to deal with your feelings after a breakup. One of the best ways to ease into being single again is to make sure you're not alone all of the time. Your friends and family are there for you and seeing them as often as you can will make you feel better.

Your friends and family can't be there every second of every day, so it's important to learn to like when you are alone. It can be relaxing even if it's hard to get used to someone not being there when you're watching your favorite Netflix show at first.

This may seem like a strange thing to do at first but go to the movies alone! It's awesome for so many reasons. You get to see exactly what movie you want to see, pick the snacks you want to enjoy, all without an argument. More people do it than you'd think so don't feel awkward about it.

Being single can be tough when going to events like weddings and parties, but it doesn't have to be! Be your own plus one. It might take some getting used to if you usually have a date to these things, but it'll force you to make small talk with strangers, which isn't a bad skill to have. Plus maybe you'll meet your next love!

Going through a breakup can absolutely knock your confidence down a few notches. Once you're ready to move on, try working on your confidence. Confidence is an important part of being happy so do what you can to build yourself up: yoga, a new haircut, a new outfit or a pair of shoes can all help you feel better about yourself.

Try to take advantage of your newly found single status. It's the perfect time to reflect on your past and figure out what you're really looking for in a relationship. Ask yourself what kind of relationship you really want because if the last one ended it clearly wasn't right for you.

Focus on building your best life because now you have the time to focus on yourself. Dream big and reach your goals whether that's working hard in your career, traveling the world, or even finding a new partner!

Speaking of finding a new partner, once you're ready, date with zero expectations. We all know how bad first dates can be so try to relax and your perfect match will come when it's time.

If moving on isn't something you're ready for, don't worry! Indulge in some single stereotypes like ice cream for dinner or wine and bubble baths. They're cheesy and cliche, but they're that for a reason. They work because they let you pamper yourself and have some fun!