Difference between revisions of "Boost Self Esteem After a Break Up"

It is well known that a breakup can lead to decreased well-being, and increased feelings of sadness and/or anger.  Unfortunately, the loss of a cherished relationship can also represent the loss of certain relationship benefits such as social support, companionship, love, and sexual intimacy with another<ref name="rf1"> Rhoades, G., Kamp Dush, C., Atkins, D., Stanley, S., & Markman, H. (2011). Breaking up is hard to do: The impact of unmarried relationship dissolution on mental health and life satisfaction. Journal of Family Psychology, 25(3), 366-374.</ref>.  The end of a relationship can certainly initiate lowered self-esteem and the possible onset of depression, but it can also provide an excellent opportunity for reflection, self-improvement, and most importantly, can provide a learning experience that may benefit your future relationships for many years to come.

It is well known that a breakup can lead to decreased well-being, and increased feelings of sadness and/or anger.  Unfortunately, the loss of a cherished relationship can also represent the loss of certain relationship benefits such as social support, companionship, love, and sexual intimacy with another<ref name="rf1"> Rhoades, G., Kamp Dush, C., Atkins, D., Stanley, S., & Markman, H. (2011). Breaking up is hard to do: The impact of unmarried relationship dissolution on mental health and life satisfaction. Journal of Family Psychology, 25(3), 366-374.</ref>.  The end of a relationship can certainly initiate lowered self-esteem and the possible onset of depression, but it can also provide an excellent opportunity for reflection, self-improvement, and most importantly, can provide a learning experience that may benefit your future relationships for many years to come.

== Steps ==

== Steps ==

===Dealing with Your Emotions===

===Dealing with Your Emotions===