For this junior, breaking up with her boyfriend of two years was one of the most difficult experiences of her life. Linda Hollingdale, a counselor at the student resource center says when experiencing a breakup or change in a relationship, it is important to talk with friends, and keep healthy both physically and emotionally. Hollingdale also says that if someone is having a difficult time dealing with a breakup, it is important to seek help. But since we broke up, we haven't talked at all. That makes getting over him much more difficult.
Some couples can successfully stay friends, while others can harbor resentment.
She says it is common, for women in particular, to feel both rage and resentment towards an ex, but remembering the person's good points can help them get over such resentment. After I realized we weren't going to be friends, I hated him. Freshman Dave Davis says there is one way to get over breaking up with someone. Getting over it Getting over a breakup can be as difficult as the actual act of breaking up itself. It may be difficult to move on because anything can trigger a memory or an emotion related to one's ex.