The Aftermath of a Breakup

The aftermath of a breakup is definitely one of the hardest processes in life to get through, especially if your ex was your “first,” as in your first girlfriend or boyfriend. The time it takes to recover may take two weeks to two years. There’s no doubt that if you still like them, from time to time, you still think of ways on how to your ex back. Perhaps the following things still affect you.

You go to the library to try and get some studying done and firmly say to yourself, “You know what, my ex isn’t important right now… what’s important is trying to ace this exam.” You’re doing well for the first ten minutes, and then the problems start getting harder and more confusing. As you delve deeper, random words, symbols, and numbers start to remind you of your previous girlfriend or boyfriend. You try to shake it off and take your eyes off your textbook, only to see a nice couple holding hands walking pass right in front of you. Now you’re mind is completely on your ex. You pack your books, and head back to your apartment.

As you driving home you turn on the radio. You’ve never really paid attention to music lyrics, now you wonder why every song is either about love, sex, or a breakup. You keep changing the radio station but there’s just too much “love” going on.You turn the radio off. You can’t even listen to one song of The Beatles anymore. Rock and R&B also don’t do much help. Why did Ne-Yo have to sing a song called “So Sick of Love Songs.” Even though it was one of your favorite catchy songs, it can't be listened to anymore.

You get home and your friends call you to invite you out for dinner and a movie. You go out to The Cheesecake Factory with them but it’s not the same. You feel restricted to talk only about what your friends are talking about, instead of just comfortable talking about anything you want. So for the most part, you politely sit there pretending to know what’s going on, but inside something is missing. Of course, you’re going to smile as much as you can to make it seem like everything is alright. After all, you don’t want to burden the party with your sorrows.

Finally you guys watch the movie. As the movie plays, you miss the feeling of cuddling next to your ex and their skin softly touching yours. Usually after the movie you just ramble on about what you liked or disliked, but with your friends you are a little more reserved with your opinions. You thank them for having out with you, and head back home again.

The aftermath of the breakup process definitely hurts but getting back together with your ex isn’t completely out of the picture. You can still win you ex back even after a hurtful breakup.