We’ve all been there, that heart wrenching and soul crushing time just after a break up when your eyes are puffy and it’s all you can do just to take that chocolate bar out of your mouth. But ladies, it’s time to buck up a little. After years and years we’ve finally found the best ways to stop being so depressed and take a step in the direction of getting over it.

1. Don’t try to be friends right away

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After being with someone for any amount of time it’s hard to just shut off the romance and be their friend right away. And trying is going to make things awkward. So, give yourself some time. You each need to spend some time apart without speaking before you can try friendship. And until you are absolutely ready to make that step, DON’T make contact; it’ll just be a step in the wrong direction.

2. Let it out

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As cheesy and cliché as it may sound, sometimes the best way to get over a break up is to let it all out. Talk it over with a very patient friend who doesn’t mind hearing about how his eyes used to glow right before he kissed you. Or write it out in a diary or in a blog. Whatever you chose to do, don’t censor yourself. Let out every feeling you have about it — it’ll feel like a weight is being lifted off your shoulders.

3. Cry

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That’s right, cry. Even when you’re the one doing the breaking up, it’s ok to be sad and want to cry over the loss of your relationship, so why don’t you? You may not feel very cute after but most of the time, a good cry with a good reason feels pretty darn refreshing. So force your sadness out through your eyes and let those teardrops roll.