What are some of the best breakup activities?

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So a BUNCH of questions on here are about what to do when you breakup or how to get over a breakup... blah blah blah... but I haven't seen a question about what folks actually go out and do to get over a breakup?

Personally, I remember feeling like I was ready to scale a wall... so I headed out to my local (indoor) rock climbing spot and scaled as many walls as I wanted till I got it out of my system... Then a friend suggested golf... and I picked up some weekly lessons; golf helps force you to focus and prioritize one thing at a time... to set one goal at a time... so I loved it and learned a lot from that experience. Stuff along these lines, along with a few more physical and social activities -- including dancing, walking/hiking, traveling and such, which you can do with a group without too much fuss -- helped bring me back to a physically and emotionally happy and healthy state of being.

What activities have you guys and gals taken on to get over an ex (or perhaps a major crush, loss, etc.)?

Mwolf · Accepted Answer

Regular stuff. I normally keep busy anyways. Normal stuff and stuff I would do would be: rsearching for fun whatever weird interesting topic I have that time (MBTI Enneagrams, criminal psychology, why people commit n*cr*philia or c*nnib*lism, diseases that have no cure yet, deadly things and places dumb people do and go knowing the risks and end up losing their life, cause and effect). Shooting guns, four wheeling, swimming, archery, dirt biking rough terrain, alcohol ink, resin, drawing, tattooing, planning and budgeting and narrowing things down on lists and notes for future life stuff, finishing stuff I couldn't get done at work at home in my P. J.'s, cleaning, taking care of and interacting with my pets, etc.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I usually give myself an elaborate mani pedi regimen at home, I also take my dog out more often, visiting new trails or dog parks. After my last heartbreak, I picked up a new hobby (knitting) and I knitted a beanie for every single one of my family member!

OfMiceandMen · Accepted Answer

I typically take some time off and go kayaking, maybe head to the coast or one of the Great Lake and see some new territory. Seeing and doing new things helps me processes it slower as I am busy taking things in, so I don't dwell on just the break-up.

RetroReviews · Accepted Answer

Retro fighting video games I would recommend Street fighter 2 or Final Fight, take your anger and aggression out on the digital punks lol but I can be a release of the emotions and the endorphins not good to hold it in

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I once went camping solo for three days. After three days alone in the swamp, i was actually excited to re-enter civilization.

Finchie40 · Answer

Spend more time with friends , drink beer and go fishing

sawno · Answer

I have none, literally anything that distracts me or helps me vent. Nothing worked better than anything else the pain was to immense for that, it was all about how much i'd normally enjoy the activity and how good it is at cheering me up / distracting me in usual times.

ArrowheadSW · Answer

Whatever your hobbies and sports are, enjoy those! I remember when I was 33 I finally got out of a long term relationship that I was NOT happy with, and the first thing I did was to enjoy outdoors activities like hiking. It was like having my life back.

provokeesmokee · Answer

Physical activities for sure. Rock climbing is a fave of mine too, but I also climb with my partners, lol.

I like to take a road trip and recently got everything I need to do some pretty epic camping.

Recently broke up with my girlfriend and went camping for 4 days and it was lovely.

adventurous-1 · Answer

get away for some alone time in the country to sort out my head and feelings, playing music and reflecting on what went wrong and what I learned. Then when ready get with a few of my friends and have a few beers together to ease back into going out and associate with people in public again, see what's changed in the landscape sense I was gone. Just start having fun and living again.

Bety23 · Answer

I guess it depends on how long you guys been together and how serious it was if it wasn’t that serious then it would be a little bit more easier to get over, but if it was a long time and you put a lot of effort into it, it will hurt it’s like grieving Over somebody

Danny_dan92 · Answer

I’ve done it all….
All of these things helped distract me until I was over it.

Going to the gym
Working extra hours
Listening to music I enjoy
Hooking up
Sleeping in… lol

Doing outdoor activities I enjoy
Shooting ranges
Camping trips
Going to the beach

KrakenAttackin · Answer

The key is to completely delete her from your life. Delete photos, block on all social media delete contact information, etc.

When she inevitably texts you in the future, you reply with "I'm sorry, who is this"?

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

It works even better if you stick your ex's face on the golf ball.. FOUR!!! Lol

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Tried everything but nothing can replace what i missed except if i bring someone instead, sometime nothing can beat the loneliness and the love feeling that you miss and having someone at home to cheer you up...

If i was younger it would of been a lot easier to get over things but from now on and in future it gets harder but still a lot better than being with the wrong person!

Alli112 · Answer

Long walks, writing, paint by numbers (the act of creating without any of the planning or skill lol)

ryanrhino · Answer

I read self improvement books, mostly for emotional intelligence, but also for meditation and stress relief.

CieloAzul · Answer

Try to occupy your time, not just doing one thing all the time because you’ll get bored and that’s will lead to thinking again.
Do sports, go out with friends, volunteer in something in your community.

MicahRaine · Answer

For me, anything fast-paced. If I can't think about it for a period of time then I have a clean mental space once I think about it again.

NathanDavis · Answer

live normally, move on...

Juxtapose · Answer

I introspect a lot, cry, talk with my friends about it and then go do something physical and fun to get the serotonin flowing and whatnot.

KittygosMeoWW · Answer

Get out of the house and stay active maybe get a tattoo or piercing

Wallythewalrus2 · Answer

Get drunk and naked, go online and talk dirty to girls.

sage2021 · Answer

I stayed home and wrote poetry. Went down to the Nightclub and did some dancin'.

Dongie · Answer

You gave all mine. Well miniature golf.

avery58 · Answer

Watching series, hitting the gym

xavid9 · Answer

After getting over your ex try to be busy in life and earn money  Eventually they'll come to you one day not you

moneymagnet24 · Answer

I always have backup plan if she go someone will replace her in a Day...

RavVid · Answer

A bottle of vodka is my go to.

exitseven · Answer

I used to drink heavily.

dudeinohio · Answer

I got on a dating site and started looking.

Tstrbrainer · Answer

You should have tried rebound 👉👌

legalboxers · Answer

meditation

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