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Going through heartbreak? Here are 10 essential questions to help you heal and recover after a painful relationship

Oct 24, 2023 04:02 PM IST

Experiencing heartbreak is never easy. These questions will guide you toward healing and renewal, empowering you to move forward with strength and clarity.

Whether you've been together for five years or five months, ending a relationship is a painful experience. Break-ups often cause us to re-evaluate our underlying beliefs. We've all experienced the difficult period after a relationship ends when we don't want to see or talk to anyone and just want to lie in bed. Part of a healthy transition process is giving yourself time to feel your sadness, and your pain, to treat yourself to some cupcakes and just to relax. But what happens when you are ready to move on? How do you use what you've learned in the past to better guide your future?

10 essential questions to help you heal and recover after a painful relationship(Unsplash)
10 essential questions to help you heal and recover after a painful relationship(Unsplash)

Let's introduce the idea of a meaningful break-up: think of it as the final assessment of a relationship, providing important information about what went wrong, what went right and how things might be done differently in the future. Although recovering from a bad relationship can be a difficult process, it is also an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. (Also read: Feeling triggered in your relationship? Here are 5 steps to deal with it )

10 questions to help you heal after a painful relationship

Lindsay O’Brien, Relationship Coach shared in her recent Instagram post some reflective questions that can help you find closure, regain your sense of self, and move forward after a painful relationship.

1. How can I take care of myself right now as I heal from this breakup?

2. What did I learn from this relationship that I can use for my next relationship?

3. What red flags or early warning signs did I miss?

4. What were the good things about the relationship?

5. What did I learn about myself and what do I need in a partner?

6. What did I contribute to the relationship's challenges?

7. What did I do well in this relationship?

8. What needs to be healed for me to move on from this relationship?

9. What can I work on forgiving myself for?

10. What are my goals and intentions for this new chapter in my life?

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