| Have you been trying and trying to put your | | | | get out of the house and have fun with other |
| cheating ex behind you? Have you decided that it | | | | people. You especially want to start testing the |
| is pretty much a lost cause? Sometimes, the best | | | | waters with other potential romantic interests just |
| choice isn't to put your cheating ex behind you | | | | hold off on committing to one person until you |
| but to figure out how to get your ex back | | | | feel you are truly over your ex or you are |
| instead. If you're certain you want to move on | | | | inviting disaster. |
| without your ex in your life then these are the | | | | 3) Keep your dance card full. Go out with friends. |
| things you need to do to make it happen. | | | | Have fun. Do things you've always wanted to do |
| 1) Get rid of all the things in your home that | | | | before. Being alone does not mean you need to |
| make you think of your ex. If this means you | | | | be lonely. Be a part of the group and enjoy living |
| need to change the sheets, paint the walls, and | | | | the single life for a little while before you even |
| get rid of most of your artwork then do it. In the | | | | think about diving into a new relationship. |
| meantime make sure you box up all of your ex's | | | | 4) Give yourself things to look forward. Make |
| belongings and put them out of sight. You do not | | | | plans and set goals. Go on exotic vacations with a |
| need to get rid of them completely but you do | | | | good friend or take that class you've always |
| need to make sure you are not constantly | | | | wanted to take. Do something nice for yourself |
| confronted with reminders of your ex and the | | | | that will fill plenty of hours and make you happy. |
| good times you had together. | | | | 5) Stay busy. This may be one of the most |
| 2) Start dating again. This isn't the time to get | | | | important factors in putting your ex behind you. If |
| serious about someone new but the sooner you | | | | you stay busy enough, long enough, the odds are |
| get out there and start dating others the faster | | | | good that you will wake up one day to discover |
| you will be able to start putting your ex out of | | | | that you suddenly aren't missing your ex |
| your mind. Don't waste time sitting home alone | | | | anymore. |
| dwelling over your loneliness. Now is the time to | | | | |