Being hurt when you lose something is how you know you’ve loved it and needed it. Every time you are hurt like this, take a moment to think about what you can appreciate now before losing it.

When you are heartbroken, try to remember that happiness does not come from other people, even the ones you love, but from you. It always has, even when you were together. So you have what you need to be happy after all, don’t you?

The bad thing about anger is that it hurts you more than the ones you are mad at. The good thing about it is that it can mean positive changes to you. It’s all about you, really, and never about others.

Never mind the ones who hurt you and broke your heart. Mind the ones that mended it.

Embrace your pain, for it was given to you on purpose. Stay with it, think about it, deal with it, and it will make you stronger. Please don’t push it aside or wish it away. You will love again, and this will be better than ever before.

You will never forget; you will remember from time to time, and it will hurt you over and over again. You can wallow in pain and anger for years… But if you move on, it won’t seem important anymore, and it will only hurt a little bit.

You should have a good cry, my darling, because your pain will go away with your tears. And very soon you will feel happy and free, I’m pretty sure of it.

Was there a way for this person not to hurt you? Probably not; it’s either you or them, and everyone should care about themselves more than they care about others. Otherwise, it’s counterproductive. You’ll hurt, and you’ll be hurt again, so what, just move on and enjoy life.