Edit Article  Three Parts:Coping with a Break-UpHaving the
TalkMaking it Last    Part 1 of 3: Coping with a Break-Up    1.
1     • How long do you need? It likely depends on how long you
relationship was in the first place, and what caused the break-
up. If you just had a big argument, give it at least 48 hours
and as much as a couple weeks before you get in touch. Try to
cool down so you can have a calm and rational conversation.
• Try your best to avoid Facebook and other social media in the
meantime. There's nothing you'll gain from constantly stalking
your ex to find out what they're doing, or writing depressing
updates. You only stand to make yourself look worse and feel
worse. Just stay off for a while.   2. 2     Do some self-
reflection. The better you understand why you broke up with your
partner in the first place, the easier it will be for you to get
back together. What did you do wrong in your relationship? What
was your role in the break-up? Did your partner give reasons, or
did you just get du