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How To Cope With a Break Up

By Ramon Johnson, About.com

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Remove yourself.

When we break up with someone there is a tendency to be curious about his current life without you. You may also have the urge to get information about him from mutual friends (who always seem to volunteer the unwanted details). This doesn't help the break up or recovery process. You may have mutual friends, but you need space to focus on yourself. Constant reminders of your ex only extends the anguish. This doesn't mean you should isolate yourself or become a hermit, just try and avoid encounters with him or unnecessary information until you get used to life without him.

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