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How long does it take to get over a break up?

Profile: Brittneym101
Brittneym101 on Mar 15, 2015
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It just depends on how you really felt about the other individual. There is no particular time to get over a break up or to get over someone in general, you have to be willing to get over it on your own. You can't do it because someone tells you to, you can't force yourself to do it, it has to happen on it's on. Break ups can take you months, weeks, days, even years to get over and everybody is different you're not just going to do it by snapping your fingers. Take your time, and let it run it's course on it's own.
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Profile: DipityEnigma
DipityEnigma on Jun 5, 2015
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There is no set time. It depends on how you think. A great help is to remember that ex's are ex's for a reason. We often go back to the ones we were with because we remember the good over the bad by choice. We want to remember the good times to believe that there's still hope when in reality, there more than likely isn't. You need to put yourself first; think about what you want from life, from a life long partner and from yourself.
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Anonymous on Jun 17, 2015
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I believe it takes several months to get over a break up, around three to five. The pain seems to last a long time but once one gets over it, he or she can feel free and happy again and live life they want to.
Profile: JaideS6
JaideS6 on Apr 11, 2015
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Take as much time as you need. Life will go on and get better. I know right now it may not seem like it but I can promise you that in 10 years all this little stuff will be so small that you won't even remember it and it won't even matter!
Profile: lou1234
lou1234 on Jun 12, 2015
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There is no particular time. It´s different for everyone, but a big factor on how fast you recover from a break-up is also on how you handle it, it depends on your mind-set. If you focus on nuturing yourself and moving forward with your life and transforming it into a lesson, than that will speed things up.
Profile: GermanZebraCupcake
GermanZebraCupcake on Jul 20, 2015
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Break-ups are really tough and everybody takes their own amount of time to get past it. Some people take a few days and other people take a few months, or even years. Just listen to your heart and focus on healing. :)
Profile: Estherrrr
Estherrrr on Jan 24, 2015
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Getting over a break up takes time and the time it takes can be different for everyone. I think the key to getting over a break up is not to get discouraged. The right person will show up before you know it!
Profile: Chloeboo
Chloeboo on Jul 21, 2015
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There's no set amount of time. We all grieve and mourn the relationship differently, and that's ok.
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Anonymous on Sep 15, 2015
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sometimes a minute, and sometimes a life time... it all depends on the person, the level of affection, new love and many other things
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Anonymous on Sep 18, 2015
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It's different for everyone. Some people, it takes only a few weeks. Some people, it takes a month or two. Some people, it may even take up to a year. It really depends, like if it was a healthy relationship or if the two individuals broke it off in a healthy manner. If the answer was no to both of these things, then it may take longer to get over the breakup.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 20, 2017
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It depends on the person really. Some people are more emotionally attached compared to other people. Everyone has their own amount of time they need to get over a break up. It even varies in the person. You may get over one person in a couple of days, but it may take you a couple of months to get over another person. Both these instances are healthy and ok, as long as you realize that the most important person to you is yourself, and you should look after yourself instead of going after someone that doesn't want you. :)
Profile: Lorenzosama
Lorenzosama on Aug 7, 2017
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It depends on how long you've been together for. I know people who have taken at least 3 months to get over the other person. It could even take up to a year.
Profile: ItsNiall
ItsNiall on Jan 24, 2015
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Its different for everyone, it depends on how much you were in love, and how easy you can let go of someone, it takes time and tears. but you will be better in the end. :)
Profile: heartfulmusings89
heartfulmusings89 on Feb 19, 2015
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This is something that is impossible to quantify. Every person is different, so everyone gets over breakups differently and at different speeds, too.
Profile: newbeginnings3
newbeginnings3 on Mar 13, 2015
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Every person's experience and time of healing is different. I understand that this can be extremely hard, but try to focus on other things in your life right now. Also, pick up many fun activities! Just focus on other things, think positively, try your best not to think about the relationship, and take your time to fully heal. Good luck!
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 2, 2015
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As soon as you realize that you were with a junkie person, who didn't care about you and broke up with you when you needed his/her support ...
Profile: pegasusash
pegasusash on May 8, 2015
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some memories are always with us, we need to learn to move them and that's forever or a few moments.
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Anonymous on Jun 30, 2015
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Only YOU can decide how long because no one can force you to feel anything about anyone, good or bad
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Anonymous on Aug 31, 2015
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Getting over a break up is not usually affiliated with a specific period, but depends on different aspects of how strong was that relationship and the ability for this person to overcome this experience. It could be a week or month or year - it is all about how strong we are in controlling our life and overcome past experiences.
Profile: gracefulAngel96
gracefulAngel96 on Sep 17, 2015
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The amount of time to nurse a broken heart is different for everyone. Once you've accepted the break up as a reality, it could be a matter of hours, or a matter of years. It all depends on your mindset about the break up, about life, and about yourself.
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