How To Cope And Thrive After A Friendship Breakup? Expert Weighs In

Friendship is one of the most beautiful things that exists between two people. It’s the starting phase of every relationship and the existence of the same throughout makes life easy to deal with. However, not all friendships are sustained forever. There are times when people have to deal with friendship breakups which are equally hurting. However, no one talks about it. This is because friendship is the most underrated relationship. In light of the same, we spoke to experts for their insights on this. Scroll down to learn how you can overcome a friendship breakup.

Mrs Anuradha Gupta, Founder & CEO, of Vows For Eternity, said, “The dissolution of a cherished friendship can be as heartbreaking as a romantic break-up. After all, our friends become integral parts of our lives, bearing witness to our growth, and shaping our experiences. When such a bond fractures, the grief and sense of loss can be immense.”

How To Overcome A Friend Break Up?

Here are a few tips that will help you overcome a friend breakup:

Acknowledge Your Pain

It’s a human tendency to ignore the feelings we are going through. However, it makes the situation more difficult to handle. The first step in dealing with these difficult emotions is to acknowledge the pain. Ms Anuradha said, “During this difficult transition, be gentle with yourself and allow space to process the complicated emotions without judgement.”

Sohini Rohra, Counselling Psychologist and Mental Health Advocate said, “To effectively process the grief associated with a breakup, it's crucial to acknowledge and label one's feelings, whether it be guilt, betrayal, abandonment, sadness, or disappointment. Once feelings are identified, individuals can begin the healing journey.”

Indulge In SelfCare

Though it feels easier to stay in bed and cry over the things that you can’t control, make sure you get out and take care of yourself. Don’t drown yourself in the emotion, rather do things that make you feel better.

Exercise

Exercise is not just a great way to deal with stubborn body fats but also helps in dealing with difficult emotions (how to unload age old baggage). You can join the gym or a dance class where each of your body muscles can get engaged.

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Talk To Someone

It feels difficult to express your feelings (healthy habits for emotional growth) but avoiding it will make it difficult. It’s better to talk to someone you are comfortable with sharing your feelings. You can speak to your parents, colleagues, or even another friend. Speaking out your feelings will make you feel lighter and better.

Ms Anuradha said, “Surrounding yourself with other supportive connections can help fill the void. Most importantly, trust that the healing process takes time, but you will eventually emerge stronger and wiser, with a renewed appreciation for the enduring friendships that remain.”

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Follow the tips when going through a friendship break-up.

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