Break Ups - Special Occasions and the Holidays

An unexpected break up of a valued relationship canwhat you are missing about it. Consider the type of
be difficult to deal with at any time of the year. Butinteractions that you had with your ex on a regular
when the holidays or special occasions roll around thebasis during the good times of the relationship. If the
devastation can even be worse.relationship was abusive in anyway then it should not
It seems that during the holiday season you, likebe a tremendous loss to let it remain in the past. But
everyone else is expected to be happy and jolly. Butif most of the relationship was fun and interesting
when your heart is broken this is a difficult thing tothen it is probably worth saving.
do. You may find ways to hide your hurt while youDecide if you are truly ready for a make up.
are with others but when you are alone all the painDetermine if a relationship with your ex is really what
and gloom returns.you want and if it fits in with who you are at this
You might even feel some comfort in the fact thatmoment in time. It is possible that you have changed
during those alone times you are free to cry orin some way since the break up.
shout or whatever it is that helps you deal with theNext you will need to determine if your ex still thinks
problem. And unless you are really good at hidingof you in a special way. Regardless of the way the
your distress you probably have well-meaning friendsrelationship ended it is possible that your ex is missing
that want to help you out of that dark place you areyou as badly as you are missing him or her.
in.If you determine that your ex does in fact still care
They may try to match you up with someone theythen you will need to come up with a way to
know or they may simply tell you that you need tocommunicate with him or her. Depending on the
forget about the past and move on. This article iscircumstances this may need to start with a text
not intended to do either of those things. Instead, Imessage, an email or a phone call. Next you can
want to let you know that most relationships can behopefully move on to spending some real time with
repaired.your ex.
And you should also know that the holidays can beThat will give you an opportunity to determine if the
an excellent time to plan a make up with an ex. Butrelationship is viable and if a reunion would last. If you
first there are a few things to be considered:feel that a make up would only last until the next
1) Is this relationship worth savingbreak up then you may be better off avoiding
2) Are you ready for a make upheartbreak in the future and simply remaining friends
3) Do you still have a place in the heart of your exwith your ex. You see, in the end it is you that will
4) Will your ex consider a reunion of any kindneed to decide the value of the relationship with your
5) Will a make up lastex and how determined you are to make things
First of all you need to evaluate the relationship andwork.