What's the best way to get over someone who you liked for 5 years?

Ask yourself certain questions about the person that may help you to realize something that you did not realize before. Try also to set your mind to others things

The best way is to move on. There are plenty of fish in the sea and by moving on you will eventually find someone new you like as much or maybe even more.

I believe when people say that it takes time to get over something/someone. It's important to note that this person may always drop by into your thoughts, and acknowledging that is a step forward into getting over them. It helped me to get over someone since I moved a country away from them. What helps better not only for me but for others I know, is to take your own time to not think about them and busy yourself with something you enjoy and the people close to you. A person (myself, and from other's experiences) will slowly start losing that interest. It also depends on if you had a romantic connection with that person or if it was just liking or crushing on them. No matter what the circumstance is, getting over them is possible and the best help is time along with family and friends who know of your situation and know you for you, doing everything they can to make you feel better and get over that person.