| "How will I ever survive since he dumped me?" you | | | | The new time you have on your hand gives you |
| are asking yourself. My words in this article may not | | | | opportunity to work on issues in your own life. You |
| give your comfort, but the advice can help repair the | | | | may take up the hobby you neglected while in your |
| way you are feeling now. And although you have | | | | romantic endeavor. Often these activities get pushed |
| been broken, you are not a broken person. | | | | aside especially if your boyfriend doesn't like them. |
| "How can I survive the heartache and pain since he | | | | Maybe you may want to start a new hobby. Your |
| dumped me?" There are two fears you have after | | | | admitting that "he dumped you," may communicate |
| being dumped. Number 1 is will I ever recover from | | | | to yourself that you are worthless. Not true! So a |
| the pain. The second fear you have is will anyone | | | | new hobby can prove that you are O.K. and you can |
| ever love me again? | | | | accomplish things. |
| Yes, the fear is real and the pain is real. However, | | | | Why not join a group, class or workshop. That way |
| the situation that exists in our head is not in the real | | | | you will be around others, meet new friends and |
| world. One part of your life may be over, your life is | | | | establish (in your mind) your self worth. Actually, a |
| not! | | | | ballroom dancing class could introduce you to people |
| Your friends and family still care a great deal about | | | | who enjoy the finer things in life. What about a |
| you. In fact, you probably will have more time to | | | | writer's workshop where you can use your creativity |
| spend with them. Often when you get involved in a | | | | and meet other creative types. |
| romantic relationship, you may lose touch with the | | | | So while you are looking into other things to do, you |
| other important people in your life. Now you have a | | | | could meet your soul mate. He is out there! If not |
| chance to get back in their lives. | | | | your soul mate, how about someone special you can |
| If you talk about your break up experiences with | | | | just hang out with and have fun. |
| friends and family, they may share theirs with you. | | | | Yes, you can survive when you ask, "Since he |
| Your saying "he dumped me," gives them a chance | | | | dumped me, how can I survive?" None of the things |
| to show how vulnerable they have been in a similar | | | | mentioned in this article can cure the pain and |
| situation. From these experiences you learn that your | | | | heartache, but they will help you survive until both |
| pain is not totally unique. You will also learn that these | | | | lessen. Remember, the sweetest revenge you may |
| friends and family members survived the exact same | | | | find after, "he dumped me," is moving on with your |
| pain and heartache that you are now experiencing. | | | | life! |