Breakups & Divorce Support Group
Just broke up with someone or in the midst of a difficult divorce? Breaking up is difficult no matter what the circumstances are. They say that time heals all wounds, but sometimes a listening ear or a hug can work wonders for the heart. Whether you need a place to vent, someone to hold you to No Contact, or need advice about what to do, we're here to help.
Okay alot of us here need coping strategies
to get through seeing the ex
to get through holidays
to get through anniversaries
et
so what worked for you
for me
a) reading tons of romance novels
b) renting 10 movies and watching them back to back
c) giving myself a manicure /pedicure party at home
d) coffee party - buy yourself a coffee at the mall and walk around and say to yourself
(I am a woman so) I oggle men and mutter to myself, I will like to try one of those, and one of those and that one definately, maybe even twice....
e) buying sexy lingerie....
So what works... lets get a great list that every can copy and paste into their journals for future reference...
to get through seeing the ex
to get through holidays
to get through anniversaries
et
so what worked for you
for me
a) reading tons of romance novels
b) renting 10 movies and watching them back to back
c) giving myself a manicure /pedicure party at home
d) coffee party - buy yourself a coffee at the mall and walk around and say to yourself
(I am a woman so) I oggle men and mutter to myself, I will like to try one of those, and one of those and that one definately, maybe even twice....
e) buying sexy lingerie....
So what works... lets get a great list that every can copy and paste into their journals for future reference...
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
stay away from the romance novels, no sappy movies, no "couples" activities.
-i take walks
-i read true crime and detective novels
-i go into bars i've never been in before, and just start conversations with people for fun (nothing that involves your mind in the gutter)
-i call my best friends
-i talk to my cats (this might mean i'm crazy)
-i clean the house
-i drive and sing really loud
-long hot showers
-my massages
-i act on my impulses (flying cross country per se)
-i make lists as to why i'm better off w/out him
Andy Andrews
walks
talks
friends
baseball
Bluegrass Festivals
hanging out with my son
spend way too much time on forums
:)
- Sleep
- Sleep
- Sleep
- Watch all the movies I've been wanting to watch for the past year.
Sadly enough, that is it right now.
I sleep
I drink
I sleep
I cry
I do all of these things when the kids are either away or fast asleep.
a) red wine and potato chips for dinner
b) excessive gourmet coffee's?