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How To Cope With a Break Up

By Ramon Johnson, About.com

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Find a favorite song.

The beginning of a bad breakup is an emergency situation. You need comfort and reassurance from your loss. It's important not to slip into depression. You need something to get you through the times when your support network is not available. Some guys have favorite songs, movies or locations that allow them to escape and heal internally. Your favorite does not have to be happy and upbeat (and be sure it's not a shared favorite of you and your ex), but it should be empowering or allow you to pick up the emotional pieces.

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