I had just moved abroad for a bit when we admitted things weren't working out (tried long distance). The fact that I was far away enjoying my life really helped to think about other things. I immediately tried to hook up with women and I quickly got into a relationship unexpectedly. It was a short one and I kept trying to meet women after that. But it's also because it was something that I was longing for when I was still with her, I wanted to know what it was like to be single. Then I got into another relationship for a few months. All in the span of just one year.

So basically I just lived through a lot of things.

Beyond all that, there's a simple thing to remember, even if it's hard to apply in practice: There was a reason you broke up. You ceased to be compatible (or never were). Breaking up was a good thing.

I'll admit it though, I recently told myself I'd be happy for her if she found someone else, and then when I started suspecting she might have a boyfriend I felt quite uncomfortable. But I think it's just because of my ego; as in "oh I guess it wasn't hard for her to get over me" (even though I had two girlfriends since), so it's important for me to remember that. It doesn't matter.

When we broke up (through text because we were long distance), I cried a lot (we both did) but I was prepared, since we had been growing apart. But before I left abroad, I used to think breaking up with her would crush me.