Hilary Swank’s five-year relationship has ended. She and (now ex-) boyfriend John Campisi have called it quits, according to People. The pair began dating in 2007, a year after her divorce from Chad Lowe.
What do you do directly after a breakup with a long-term partner?
Cupid’s Advice:
It’s difficult to navigate a breakup, especially with a long-term partner. Here are some things you can do to ease the ache:
1. Control your environment:Â Surround yourself with people you love who make you happy to lessen the blow from a split.
2. Do what makes you happy:Â Find ways to find comfort in yourself: pamper yourself, work out, and set goals that you know you can reach.
3. Reflect:Â Think about your relationship and what you have gained and learned from it – and from the breakup. Forget the negative and seek out the benefits from this experience.
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