How do I get over a breakup?

Give yourself time and structure. Cut daily reminders for a while, keep a routine of sleep, food and movement, lean on friends, and avoid checking their social media. Grief comes in waves, so a bad day does not mean you are going backwards. If it lasts for months and affects work or sleep, a counsellor can help.

Try a simple three-part plan: a daily routine (sleep, meals, a short walk), a limit on contact and checking their profiles, and one small new thing each week, such as a class or trip with friends. Write down what you learned. Healing is rarely a straight line, so expect good and bad days.

Thank them for specific things, such as "I loved how you handled that call". Remember small details, help without being asked and make time to listen. Say it out loud regularly, because people cannot read your mind.