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While currently dealing with my first ever breakup (as a woman), I have found myself curious as to how guys get over breakups.
I have found the stereotypical ways of dealing for girls hold very true (at least for me). Eating lots of ice cream, crying, listening to sad/sappy/depressing music, a LOT of lengthy conversations with girlfriends.
In my mind, stereotypical ways for guys to deal would be going out with friends and hooking up with random girls.
Am I way off-base? I know everyone deals differently, but what are some things that guys do to help get over a breakup (especially a longer-term/more meaningful one)?
Everyone is different, just as every relationship breakup is different. I see guys going out and hooking up to be more common amongst the younger generation.
So the answer to your question is check on social media. They give some clues although not the full picture
While currently dealing with my first ever breakup (as a woman), I have found myself curious as to how guys get over breakups.
I have found the stereotypical ways of dealing for girls hold very true (at least for me). Eating lots of ice cream, crying, listening to sad/sappy/depressing music, a LOT of lengthy conversations with girlfriends.
In my mind, stereotypical ways for guys to deal would be going out with friends and hooking up with random girls.
Am I way off-base? I know everyone deals differently, but what are some things that guys do to help get over a breakup (especially a longer-term/more meaningful one)?
In the wakes of my past breakups, I literally just threw myself into my work. Were the breakups painful? Hell YEAH!!! But I just kept busy with my work and my hobbies to keep the pain from flowing over.
If it helps to know, guys can be more emotional than girls. They just won't show it as much. some will pretend nothing happened, so no one knows. Personal grieving is longest for a meaningful relationship breakup
While currently dealing with my first ever breakup (as a woman), I have found myself curious as to how guys get over breakups.
I have found the stereotypical ways of dealing for girls hold very true (at least for me). Eating lots of ice cream, crying, listening to sad/sappy/depressing music, a LOT of lengthy conversations with girlfriends.
In my mind, stereotypical ways for guys to deal would be going out with friends and hooking up with random girls.
Am I way off-base? I know everyone deals differently, but what are some things that guys do to help get over a breakup (especially a longer-term/more meaningful one)?
Going out and hooking up with random women would be the last thing I would do.
I go the opposite and engage in interests, knowledge, friends and a career that no women are present at all. Remind yourself that they could never "do this" stuff. Their new man most likely can't either. I've got a lot of proof that says he can't......
We never really forget. Ever. Especially if she was one of a kind and we knew we messed up. We try to numb the pain with other girls, alcohol, parties, sports, and video games but none of it works in the end.
This is assuming it was a hard breakup. Guys are emotional too.
While currently dealing with my first ever breakup (as a woman), I have found myself curious as to how guys get over breakups.
I have found the stereotypical ways of dealing for girls hold very true (at least for me). Eating lots of ice cream, crying, listening to sad/sappy/depressing music, a LOT of lengthy conversations with girlfriends.
In my mind, stereotypical ways for guys to deal would be going out with friends and hooking up with random girls.
Am I way off-base? I know everyone deals differently, but what are some things that guys do to help get over a breakup (especially a longer-term/more meaningful one)?
While you're right about the cliche method for men, a lot of women are GROSSLY misinformed on how easy/difficult it is for men to "go out with friends and hook up with random girls". More often that not, that strategy results in "go out with friends and get drunk while friends encourage you to hook up with random girls".
As for the guys I know? Some of the above. Some other things that usually involve drinking. I like to either travel or take up new hobbies. Some people lose themselves in their work. I think the common link is "keeping the mind busy", regardless of gender.
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Egging her house.
Ahh, middle school love.
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