How do you move on from a bad breakup?

[Ellie]

Time heals all. Unfortunately it can take a lot of time before you start feeling better. You never can completely move on from a 4 year relationship, or from any relationship that was significant to you. But you can start to feel better, gradually, and in degrees, over time.

For me, it has taken months to get over a really BAD breakup. I tried everything. I took a vacation for two weeks (thought about him the whole time). I tried writing my thoughts out. I cried to my friends and my mother. I partied (which made me feel a lot worse, actually). But then after 9 months I met my current boyfriend. Just remember... you can find love again, and you will move on and be happy.

What worked possibly the best for me was: 1. reading stuff that kept my mind off how hurt I was. Personally, I love gossip magazines and girly drugstore novels. Even if it's trash, it worked as a distraction. 2. cutting off all communication with the guy. No facebook, myspace, chat, etc. I know it's tough but it's the only way.

I hope this helps on some level