What to Do After You Separate?
The first step after a breakup is to release your emotions—sadness, anger, fear, confusion, and all the rest. Emotions don’t always make sense, yet they shape who we are. If we suppress them, starting a new relationship becomes a disaster. Why? Because we attract what we suppress and end up repeating the old story. The best approach is feeling-based and body-oriented therapy, which also helps release the deeper traumas that contributed to the separation. Ask Yourself: Could you speak freely and share all your emotions? Could you be authentic? Could you solve your money problems together? Was your sex life fulfilling? These questions bring clarity and reveal the real issues behind the breakup. What Happens When Someone Breaks Up With Us We blame ourselves. We ignore red flags. We lose self-awareness. We take all the responsibility for the breakup. This affects: Confidence Self-worth Our future outlook How we deal with loneliness and self-love We also grieve—not only the person, bu...