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How To Cope With a Break Up

By Ramon Johnson, About.com

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Find a support network.

Find someone or something you can lean on as soon as possible. A best friend, favorite family member or even a pet will do. More than likely your emotions (sorrow, grief or anger) are flying high. You need a steady ear that can give you rational and comforting advice (or at least an unconditional purr). Choose a support person that you know is objective most of the time. Don't be afraid to spill your guts or be open about how you feel. Keeping those break up emotions bottled up is never a good thing. Release them to a person who can give you rational and objective advice.

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