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How long does it take to get over someone?

Profile: Yourfairygodbro
Yourfairygodbro on Mar 17, 2016
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I'm not sure about anyone else but it takes me anywhere from a few months to a year. The important thing is identifying your emotions and comparing their severity as time goes on. For example, you could write down how bad you feel one week and explain why and then compare that to how you feel about the person the week after. Slowly, you'll learn to be without them if you can't have them back.
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Profile: ephermeral
ephermeral on Apr 5, 2016
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There isn't a definite lenth, you try very hard and cope with it. It may take weeks or months or years, but eventually it will hurt less and you do.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 25, 2016
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Whoever long it takes. Everyone deals with things differently. So for some it may be a relatively short time while for others it takes longer
Profile: RileyTwiggs
RileyTwiggs on May 30, 2016
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This really depends on the person and the confrontation/breakup. Some people get over their ex's quickly, while others take a long time. Either way it's normal.
Profile: Remina
Remina on Jul 5, 2016
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There's no specific amount of time it takes to get over someone. It really depends on you and how much you were into the person. It can be quick or it can be long. In the end, it depends on you.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 20, 2017
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It really depends. My first relationship lasted a month with a guy I didn’t love, I got over it within a week. My second relationship as well as my third however took me a while because we developed real love feelings. Honestly it just depends on when you feel ready to move on with your life.
Profile: xxdeadcloudxx
xxdeadcloudxx on Jan 15, 2018
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It all depends on how much you liked the person and how hurt you feel. Sometimes it takes months, other times it takes days.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 5, 2019
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A healthy mind, can rid heartache in 5-6 months. It may take years, depending on certain circumstances. Letting go, is the best medicine. It involves a grieving process. Which in most cases, works for everyone. It involves putting the relationship to rest. Grieve, Allow emotions to flow, allow thoughts to process, write down thoughts, self reflect, practice mindfulness. Next part is the hardest, forgive them and say goodbye. Sounds easy, it’s really not. In order to actually forgive and forget. One must actually feel free of negativity. In order to let go and move on. Healthy people, leave forever and move on. Unhealthy people, make excuses to hold onto what hurt them. This behavior is unhealthy, it carries judgement, unhealthy emotions and behaviors. That is why there is no such thing as being friends with an ex. Find people who are willing to have healthy relationships alike and want to be in your life.
Profile: FreelanceC
FreelanceC on Jun 22, 2020
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There's no good answer here. With me, I thought i was over them inside a few weeks and then over a year later I realised I hadn't dealt with my grief at the break up at all. All I can suggest is take it as it comes. Some emotions will be hard but try to listen to them. Take time to see what you are feeling, where is it in your body, is it heavy, light, solid? Try to put a name to it - I am feeling sad and angry. Maybe even tell the story - I am feeling sad and angry because i have lost them and they meant everything to me. It does get better, sometimes little by little, sometimes by leaps and bounds, but the time will come when you can look back with peace rather than pain. And it will probably be faster than you think.
Profile: Rebekah
Rebekah on Aug 6, 2020
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There isn't exactly a straight-lined answer for this, as it really is different for everyone. It can take weeks, months, maybe even years, though it is possible to do so. Ways in which you could try to get over an ex include moving on with another person, blocking all contact with the ex, spending time with others, and sometimes even accepting that it's over can help with getting over them. It is a really difficult and painful process, one that I have experienced a few times and it doesn't necessarily get better with experience. But, time is a healer, and giving things time can really help in the long run. Again, it can take quite some time to fully get over someone (though it does differ for everyone) - only you know how long it'll take.
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