“Can’t you just go out to enjoy yourself? Why do you need to jump into something new? There is nothing wrong with being single and enjoying your own company.”

– Lyndel Trevena

“You can have friendships with males and females. Go out even when you don’t really want to. You’ll probably enjoy it. If you keep turning them down, they may stop asking.”

– Corina Worthington

“Don’t push yourself. Go at your own pace – maybe coffee with friends, then a lunch, then a dinner. Baby steps – he’s gone but you are not dead or a prisoner.”

– Elizabeth Gough

“Focus on self love. You need to be able to live happily with yourself for the rest of your life, so put your focus there, and true love will follow.”

– Samantha Jackson

“I’ve been separated and divorced for 18 years and still have no interest in another relationship. It takes as long as you want or need – as long as it takes. Tell your well-meaning friends to back off.”

– Kerri Shepard

“Asking how long it takes to get over a broken heart is like asking how long is a piece of string. Who knows! Don’t be pushed into doing something you don’t want to.”

– Gina Hamilton

“It’s okay to be sad over a chapter of your life ending, but don’t let that stop you going out with friends. Having fun doesn’t mean you have to see someone else.”

– Carly Searle

“Use this time to rediscover you. Do hobbies you liked but let slide, or new hobbies, eat. the food you like but your ex didn’t. The romantic side will happen when you’re ready.”

– Nic Lee

“Don’t force it or you’ll end up with someone as a rebound and it won’t work. Wait until thinking of your ex no longer hurts and you feel at peace.”

– Donna Hallows

“Give yourself time to grief and don’t get into another relationship until you come to terms with the situation. Try to spend time with friends. In time, that’ll help you move on.”

– Glenda Booth

“You might need counselling. Everyone is different in their reaction to break-ups. It’s not something to get over in a day.”

– Helene Wilson

“If he moved on and doesn’t care anymore, then you need to move on and enjoy life.”

– Pamela Wohnsen

“You’re going through a sort of bereavement. Take as much time as you need. Take it one day at a time but try each day to do something for you. You’ll get there, and the day will come when you can be happy.”

– Rachel Conway

Text: Bauer Syndication

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