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Dealing with a breakup will definitely leave you a bitter, angrier person. But that doesn't need to be. Here are some tips to deal with life after a breakup
Dealing with a breakup will definitely leave you a bitter, angrier person. But that doesn’t need to be. Here are some tips to deal with life after a breakup
Getting your life back after a breakup, heartbreak, or a divorce can be hard. There are a number of emotional, financial, and family struggles that can leave us feeling exhausted and wondering if we’ll ever move on and feel happy.
One of the most challenging obstacles to overcome when recovering from a split, is one that can grab hold of even the most patient of people.
Resentment is nasty.
What makes it ugly is that it has a tendency to turn you (an otherwise kind and reasonable person) into someone who is so angry at their own situation, that it is impossible to recover.
Bitterness and resentment make it hard even for the people who love you to be around you. Resentment makes it hard for you to focus on all the good stuff you have going on in your life. And bitterness keeps you from moving on.
Definitely not what you want or deserve.
Remaining resentful means that you are a prisoner of your own past, when you should be focusing on your future.
This feeling is a combination of anger, disappointment, and resentment at being treated unfairly. Did you notice that? The verb ‘treated’ is in the past tense. And it deals with things that happened which you cannot change or control.
The more you continue to look in the past, the harder it becomes to plan for things you can control. Such as your future. Your happiness. And the rest of your life, that you don’t want to live with the weight of feeling screwed over resting on your shoulders.
So, knock it off.
You need to spend that emotional energy to plan your future. Every time you feel yourself getting resentful about something that happened in your relationship, nip that thought in the bud. Instead start channeling those feelings and energy into planning your future and your new life.
Being bitter means that you are letting your ex continue to hurt you. And you deserve better than that craziness.
Feeling resentful because of being treated unfairly during your marriage sucks. It’s not fair or right that your ex did not treat you with the love and respect that you deserved.
But remember, the longer you allow yourself to feel angry because of the harm caused to you, the longer it is easier for your ex to have control over you.
Keep in mind that your relationship with this person has ended, and you do not owe them ANY of your emotional energy. You had a breakup and it’s all over.
There is most likely a reason that you are no longer with that person. Your breakup has given you a chance to start over. It has given you the opportunity do things on your own terms.
So why let your ex have control over you? This is your chance to define who you are, what it is that you want, and where it is that you want to be. And that sure has nothing to do with your ex being able to dictate how you feel, which is exactly what happens when you’re resentful.
You can let it go. No. You deserve to let it go.
And be specific—about the things that are making you bitter. But don’t spend much time reflecting on that type of stuff for a number of reasons.
One, because the factors leading up to you feeling that way are in your past, which you can’t change.
Two, because the only way you can overcome those feelings is to reframe how you think of it and focus on the future instead.
Need some examples? Take a look below!
I feel bitter because I got screwed over with money in the settlement.
I feel bitter because I see my ex moved on with their new relationship and I’m still here with nothing.
The problem with resentment is that it forces us to look at something in the negative light, when it is a blessing in disguise.
I’m bitter because my ex has moved on and I’m still here. Okay, so I’m not with my ex anymore, but that means that I don’t have to put up with all their craziness.
Oh, so he/she has a new partner? Well, let them deal with my ex—I am better off without them and now I am free and my life is now my own.
They actually did me a favour. I am better off without my partner. If anything, I can actually feel happy and relieved that such toxicity is no longer in my life, dragging me down.
It’s normal to have some residual hard feelings after a breakup. However, if you find yourself not being able to shake it, remember that you have options for reaching out for a little assistance.
Depending on your needs, you may find that working with a divorce coach or a therapist can help you pinpoint what is holding you back. It can also help you move on.
You should not have to be a prisoner of feeling bitter. There is no reason that it needs to control your life. The amazing future that comes after letting go is waiting for you.
A version of this was first published here.
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Martha Bodyfelt is a divorce coach whose website, Surviving Your Split, helps women navigate their divorce with less stress and drama so they can move on with their lives. For your free Divorce Warrior Survival read more...
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