Broken ???

A friend emailed this to me. :)

You definitely know it’s time to stop brooding over your broken heart when you start to notice that your friends are ditching you (for some odd reason, analyzing the “break-up hug” for 3 hours a pop seems boring to them). This grieving process is perfectly natural, and everyone has their own way of getting over a broken heart.

STAGE 1: THE REALIZATION – Lately you notice that things have been a bit rocky between you and your partner, well rocky may be an understatement. TREMULOUS, ROLLER COASTER RIDE FROM HELL is much more like it. Somehow, the sparks that were flying at the beginning of the relationship have now turned into an uncontrollable forest fire. Ultimately, you need to muster up the courage and face the fact that things aren’t working.

STAGE 2: THE ACTUAL REALIZATION – Okay, so, what happens now when you realize you can never call them again for a quick cup of coffee… or, at all? What if you start to miss them? You might start to think maybe it wasn’t a good idea to break up after all. And then you have an epiphany. Of course it was a good idea — the relationship wasn’t working out. Just keep reminding yourself why you broke up in the first place and don’t call them.

STAGE 3: THE CRAPPY PART - Once you realize that your life will be different this is what I call the crap-pi-phany (like epiphany). You go through the phase of listening to songs that remind you of them. Life may seem over, but trust me, time heals all wounds and even a broken heart will mend over time.

STAGE 4: THE RAGE - Bitterness. You list all their annoying traits that you once thought was actually cute. You get up of the sofa and dress to impress. Now that you look good and feel good you can actually say and believe, “if they don’t want me, that’s their problem, not mine.” Over time you start missing them less and less.

STAGE 5: THE CRUSH - Over time you’ll begin to realize that your ex isn’t the only one in the world. Wow! There are some damn fine peeps in this city. Even if you’re not ready to start an intense relationship with somebody else, get out there and start having fun again. You’ll get over your ex a lot faster if you stop moping around.

STAGE 6: FREEDOM! -You haven’t thought about your ex in days, and BAM, there they are strolling down the street with someone else, AND your stomach doesn’t lurch as if there’s a gerbil on steroids lodged in your intestines, your face doesn’t even turn bright red. When you say hi, your ex looks more uncomfortable than you. You smile, because now you know you are finally free and ready to open up and love again.

This concludes my analysis of the trauma of a broken heart. Although some stages may be longer than others, the important thing to remember is, you WILL get over this. Over time the pain will heal and you’ll be ready to let others in and share your wonderful self with them. If they break your heart, learn, feel (because it’s important to be human), and live again.