The next thing that happens after you break up with someone — this is after the tears, the drama, the denial, the anger, the acceptance, maybe a sneaky shag, more anger, more acceptance and then closure — is moving on. Some people start dating to force themselves to move on, some to bury the pain and yes, some are just ready to jump back in the saddle. You should be focusing on yourself and your own future rather than worrying about his. If you have had the chance to lick your wounds, heal, learn and move on, you stand a better chance of happiness. There must be time to heal.

Weird things we ALL do when an ex starts dating someone new



The day detox, and other tips for when your ex finds someone new - Chicago Tribune
When I break up with someone I ship them off to an imaginary island where they roam free and make coconut snowmen and live very happy, very celibate lives far, far away from me. The fix : My advice is to block them both the second the status appears. Is she prettier than me? Is she smarter?


The 90-day detox, and other tips for when your ex finds someone new
Three things that can make anyone's stomach sink: the climbing portion on a roller coaster when you realize it's too late to change your mind, that part in Pretty Woman when the snooty saleswoman is mean to Julia Roberts, and seeing your ex snuggled up with a new girl on Facebook. That last one is the kind of thing that, after your stomach does a few flips, will make your face all hot and cause you to immediately lose your appetite. Here are the emotional stages you might go through before finally accepting that he's moved on. Of course, everything that follows is subject to change based on the relationship you and your ex had, when you broke up, why you broke up, etc.



While it's important to acknowledge your feelings, try your best not to dwell. You may be a little overwhelmed at first, but consider this your guide to coping with your ex dating someone else. It isn't easy, but it is possible. Here are six tips that will help you process those negative emotions.