Here are ways in which how you can cope with a break-up

People change and with them so do their relationships. If you're smart you'll notice the subtle changes but if not, you're in trouble. “You need to notice when things begin to change. Just because you’re married or there are kids involved, doesn’t mean all is well,” said an expert psychotherapist. First, you stop enjoying each others' company, then your communication starts lagging behind. Your physical intimacy also suffers. This is also when you start realising that things have finally fallen apart.


So here's how you can cope with it. “Make a true assessment of your likes and dislikes. Sometimes, in a relationship, you tend to become dependent on the other person’s views. Develop your own, even if people disagree with them,” an expert consultant psychiatrist said.


“It’s not advisable to withdraw into a shell. Talk to your loved ones. Let them know that you want their support. And if you don’t want their advice or guidance, tell them to just hold your hand through this phase,” she continued. “It’s important to talk about how you feel, rather than just discuss what happened,” she added.


She also suggested that one should avoid going into a rebound relationship. “A break up is a form of grief. It takes time to heal. Even if you go on a date, you will compare them to your ex. You’ll never grow as a person if you do that,” she said. “There may be people better suited for you out there. Happiness can be found in the smallest of things. A break up is not the end of your life,” she concluded.