1. "HATE Leads to FEAR leads to SUFFERING..." You should RESOLVE all the problems regarding possible negative feelings, as suggested by this phrase.
Sometimes you are going to want to scream, you are so pissed off. You may resent your ex because so much time seems "wasted" or there are kids involved that now you have to deal with. Finally, you may come to hate YOURSELF, and that's the scariest place of all, because everyone needs love, but you have to be able to depend on YOURSELF to love YOU first. Don't waste your time with hate.
2. Have a Pow-Wow. Cultures such as some Native American tribes will bring members of their community together in times of crisis so that the most troubled can benefit from the collective wisdom of the group. It is still effective on a small scale. Get together the people you are close to and hang out with. Gather their advice. Maybe these people have gone through similar things.
Guidance and strength can be provided by your male friends and will help you see through your delusions causing you to better yourself. When your relationship ends, your girlfriends will be there to give you support that you need to help you move forward. Time to gather at the designated place.
3. Creative Expression. The most compelling literature of all ages are crafted by writers who are themselves great sufferers. Each of us has an imagination and a creative side. Examine your path of expression and you will perceive your feelings on a deeper level. Keeping a notebook of the things you are going through is vital.
Again, in the future, as you would look back at this life-impacting breakup, you will be surprised how your feelings have changed for the better and that's because by that time you will have found another better relationship.
Well that's all the tips for now. I will round out this series shortly. Keep these things in mind, but check this out: