I can't get over my ex after 5 years. What should I do?

Making a list of good and bad things about this ex relationship may help. If you simply got obsessed with it, I would try to get involved in other social activities: hobbies, nature, make new friends and meet new people! This keeps your mind distracted, will make you grow as a person and helps adding some perspective to your situation. Don’t get obsessed!

It can be hard to move on after you love someone but instead of focusing on finding someone else focus on yourself ! Think about why you still miss or want them and perhaps even seek a few appointments with a therapist to discuss this.

I know it is hard to get over someone, I'd say think of it as a learning experience for later in life. I have recently broken up with someone. You just haft to take a deep breath and realize that you're better than that and they have taught you so much to learn from. Now you can proceed and do better in relationships.

You should go and have fun with your friends. Don’t let negativity come over you. Think about fun and exciting activity’s to do.

Be with friends. They are there to help you through difficult times, and may introduce you to others

One option is opening up to a listener here on 7 Cups and talk through your feelings and try to work on next steps on how to recover. Another option is to write everything down in a journal and address each problem one by one.

If you're still in contact with your ex, stop all contact. Continued interactions may be what is making it hard to move on. I would suggest finding support from friends and family and also seeking out counselling/therapy.

Moving on after a break up can be difficult. Everyone has there own healing time; some take longer than others. Sometimes, it can relieve our hearts to focus on the people around us who care for us the most, and occupy our minds with the things that make us happiest. Shifting the focus from the hurt you feel from others to yourself can help to heal the wounds that we feel.

It always takes time to get over someone because we will always have one little part inside of us that still longs for them. You should move on and see where life takes you. If you still love them then, maybe give it another try

You should understand it is ok to miss old relationships, but to put yourself first and know it’s ok to move onto better things for better outcomes. You are not alone just because one person has chosen to move on with their life or you have. You are worthy of love and acceptance and it’s ok if that person could not give that to you. Understand that you can move on and that everything will eventually turn out for you. Keep your head up and give yourself a reason to take a step to getting over this person that you miss. You are worthy.