Introduction
Regardless of whose decision it was to end the relationship, there are things every man must do after a break up.
First things first, it’s over.
Don’t dwell on why it happened or what you can do to fix it.
If it’s over, it’s over for a reason.
I’m not saying the two of you will never get back together.
I’m saying that the break up happened for a reason and you should both give each other PLENTY of space.
The reason why you’re dwelling on the beak up is because you feel lonely and miss the companionship.
Yes, you might love her and still care about her, but at the core of it all, it’s because you’re lonely.
This is perfectly normal.
Since you’re no longer together, there’s one thing I can guarantee you.
The two of you weren’t happy.
Even if you think you were, you weren’t.
Happy relationships work.
Unhappy relationships fail.
Period.
So let’s start the process of improving yourself and moving forward with your life.
1) Don’t start dating immediately
Many people will tell you that moving on right away is best.
It’s not.
All you’re doing is taking all the weight from your past relationship and putting it on someone else.
You might feel lonely, bored and like you’ll never meet someone else.
You couldn’t be more wrong.
There are COUNTLESS women available to you.
You could read my book today and immediately begin meeting one woman after another.
However, this shouldn’t be your focus right now.
Take three months before putting yourself out there again.
Regardless of why your relationship ended, you should have respect for it and for yourself.
Allow yourself sufficient time to get over the relationship and fully accept that it’s over.
Trust me.
2) Exhaustion
Exhaustion is one of those must do things every man must do after a break up.
Why?
Because your mind will have countless thoughts about your ex-girlfriend.
You’ll wonder where she is, with who and what she’s doing.
Understand that whatever she does at this point is none of your business.
Same goes for her.
However, this won’t stop you from thinking about of her.
That’s where exhaustion comes in.
You need to exercise like your life depended on it.
You must do intense cardio and lift heavy weights.
I recommend jumping rope while wearing a weighted vest.
Not only will this make you feel better mentally, you’ll also begin looking and feeling better physically very quickly.
It’s a win-win.
Don’t begin drinking alcohol.
Alcohol is definitely NOT one of the things every man must do after a break up.
Not only is it bad for you, but will make you feel a lot worse.
Workout 5-6 days a week to help you get over the break up.
Trust me that it works very well.
3) Self-improvement
Again, it’s all about how you look and feel.
If you stay in the house feeling depressed and eating, you’re going to make a bad thing, worse.
Besides the gym, get out and go to places you like and do things you enjoy.
Go get yourself some new clothes, begin reading personal development books, and start a new hobby that will improve you in some way.
Work on yourself in every area of your life.
Get stronger and smarter physically, mentally and emotionally.
You’ll thank me.
4) Movement
There must be a lot going on in your life.
You shouldn’t be sitting on the couch every day after work.
Just because it’s a weekday doesn’t mean you can’t go somewhere.
Take a stroll around a mall.
Go somewhere you’ve never gone.
Visit a friend.
Work on a project or start a side business.
The goal is to make your day as busy and productive as possible.
An hour of TV is fine.
But sitting in front of TV 4-5 hours every day after work is not one of those things every man should do after a break up.
MOVE!
5) Positivity overload
You need positive thoughts and to laugh your ass off as much as possible.
You’re still going to have moments where you miss your ex girlfriend.
It’s fine and normal.
But don’t keep yourself from having a good time and enjoying life.
Hang around people with fun and uplifting personalities.
Watch funny shows and stand up comedy.
Laugh every moment you get.
Whatever you do the most is what you automatically become.
Laugh all the time and you’ll build the habit of always feeling great.
6) Patience
This isn’t an overnight process.
Exercising patience is a key thing that every man must do after a break up.
You’re not going to break up today and forget about her tomorrow.
However, following the advice in this article will definitely speed up the process.
Just don’t lose patience and make a bad thing, worse.
Yes, it sucks.
Yes, it hurts.
And yes, you will get over it.
Patience.
7) Accept that she will move on…and so will you.
Even though it doesn’t feel like it right now, the two of you will eventually move on.
It doesn’t matter who moves on first.
What’s important is that you wait at least three months and work on yourself.
I promise that there will come a time where the thought of her with someone else won’t matter to you.
The reality is that most people are happier with the person they meet after their ex.
The thing is that right now it doesn’t feel like you’ll meet someone better.
You will.
I guarantee it.
Conclusion
Break ups are never fun.
But you know what?
They’re part of life, my friend.
You just have to accept it and move on.
I know the pain might feel like it will never go away.
It will.
You know it will.
This is just a change in routine for you.
You see, we men get comfortable in relationships.
When that comfort is removed, we automatically become uncomfortable.
We now have to go and meet someone new and start over.
It’s a process that we’d rather avoid.
But you know what?
You have to man up, accept it and eventually find someone new.
And trust me that you’ll be a lot happier than you once were.
You’ll see.
Until next time…
Your friend,
-Alex
Sean says
Hey Alex,
I sent you an email through your contact page and was just wondering if you had gotten it? I’m looking for some advice on my situation, and would love to hear what you have to say.
Thanks man!