Relationship Roadkill: 5 Ways to Get Over a Breakup, Fast!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
By Elina Furman Special to Yahoo! Personals
After the last box of tissues is emptied, the tears have dried up, and the remaining pint of ice cream inhaled, you wonder: Now what? You're still not over the breakup, but you're finally ready to move on.
Everyone's heard the rule: Getting over the relationship takes half as long as the relationship itself. But sometimes you don't have months -- or even years -- to muddle through the getting-over process. Here are the top 5 ways to speed up the healing process:
1. Toss the Evidence
Whether it's a designer watch or one of those Cracker Jack box rings your ex found, your first order of business is to discard every little item that he/she ever gave you.

Photos, letters, sweet post-its that say "I love you" -- all of this must be trashed.
Photos, letters, sweet post-its that say "I love you" -- all of this must be trashed. And that also goes for items you have hidden away. Even if no one else knows what's in your arsenal of romantic keepsakes, you'll know you're holding on to the past and it will take that you much longer to get over the breakup.
2. Don't Discuss It, Ever!
We've all been around people who can't stop talking about their exes. But don't be surprised to find out that more you talk about them, the harder it will to be to move on. The same goes for other people bringing up the topic. If someone asks how your ex is, refrain from ranting and politely tell them you haven't spoken in a while.
3. List Their Flaws
When we're in love, it's not uncommon to gloss over each other's flaws and inadequacies for the sake of keeping the peace. Of course, once you're out of the union, all bets are off.

You're fully entitled to list of all their annoying qualities that drove you crazy.
You're fully entitled to list of all their annoying qualities that drove you crazy. If they snored at night, ate with their mouths open, were rude to your friends, or laughed like a hyena, make sure you write everything down. The longer the list, the shorter your post-breakup recovery.
4. Be More Selective
There are two schools of thought: some people believe that the best way to get over someone is to get out and circulate, while others will tell you that dating too soon is a bad idea. The truth is if you go out and start dating every person who asks you, you're bound to end up on some disastrous dates and your ex will seem so much better in comparison.

If you don't date at all, you'll risk sitting around and wallowing in a sea of boredom and despair.
If you don't date at all, you'll risk sitting around and wallowing in a sea of boredom and despair. The key is to be very selective about your dates and only go out with singles who inspire you or, at the very least, won't send you running back into the arms of your ex.
5. Make Up for Lost Time
Even the best relationships require compromise, which is why you should make the first month out of the relationship all about YOU! Make a list of all the things you postponed or avoided doing because your ex hated it. Whether it's going to see a foreign film, watching ESPN, or planning a night out with your best buds, this is a great opportunity to get back in touch with those parts of your personality you may have left by the wayside.
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LilSis said last December 28, 2007 at 3:27 PM
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uh-oh i dont think i did any of those..hahahahaha....but who cares? im good..ur good..dba?? haha...
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Unknown said last December 29, 2007 at 11:23 AM
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hahaha...these are so funny...especially the part about the flaws...oh yeah...biglang they come out..hahaha.... but i still have all of my exes' sweet stuff in hiding.. not to remember them by but just to keep.. like a memory :)
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said last December 30, 2007 at 5:41 PM
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Nice article.. this is really gonna help my friend.. I'm gonna recommend this to my friend-girl... she's greiving for about 9 months.. she's killing me with her crying moments...
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Gab said last January 1, 2008 at 1:36 PM
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hahaha...glad i could help..search for a helpful article... thanks anonymous! haha :)
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said last January 1, 2008 at 10:31 PM
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the break-up stage is hard, but if you're not really meant for each other, then you'll never will. cry your heart out coz it'll be easier to move on.
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said last January 3, 2008 at 7:02 AM
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And again....It's called "Rebound"
If i have to say this one more time, Iam going to hung myself!
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said last January 4, 2008 at 4:33 AM
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It's called "menage a trois", anybody?
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Unknown said last January 8, 2008 at 9:52 AM
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3pts... its actually..hang...hehe :d
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said last January 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM
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Go Out with friends every day! Drink all you can! Have Fun! keep yourself busy..
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Gab said last February 11, 2008 at 1:38 PM
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Gab said last February 11, 2008 at 1:38 PM
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UA&P booth this week for special valentines event-- come visit at the CAS garden!!!!
From students of University of Asia and the Pacific
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Gab said last February 11, 2008 at 1:38 PM
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UA&P booth this week for special valentines event-- come visit at the CAS garden!!!!
From students of University of Asia and the Pacific
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said last February 28, 2008 at 3:24 PM
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