While many of us have different opinions on how to get over a breakup, and we all experience heartbreak differently, one thing is for sure – breakups are never nice or easy.
Sometimes people leave us, sometimes we are the ones to leave. Either way, what we all need to focus on after a separation is moving on. But how do we do that, especially when the cut is fresh?
Unfortunately, there is no recipe to do so. Each individual reacts and feels on different levels of intensity. What I can tell you is that family, friends and all those little things you love to do in your spare time can help you heal faster, so let them.
Know that it is perfectly normal to miss someone after a breakup and it’s okay to cry, scream and let it all out. The secret is to not make a habit out of it, and bring yourself even more misery. Make room for better things, because better things are yet to come. Don’t ever doubt that!
Here are some breakup quotes to help ease your pain and speed your healing
When someone leaves, it’s because someone else is about to arrive.
Heartbroken? Channel your sorrow to become worthy of love. The world will be yours. ― Tapan Ghosh
One of the best times for figuring out who you are and what you really want out of life? Right after a break-up.
― Mandy Hale
I can still love an ex as a person, regardless if the breakup was bad. I would never wish anything negative on them. It takes more energy to hate them than to wish them well.
-- Ashley Greene
Patience is key for getting over a breakup. That and trailing off your interaction after the breakup.
-- Drake
How do you know when it's over? Maybe when you feel more in love with your memories than with the person standing in front of you.
-- Gunnar Ardelius
I believe much of the pain of a breakup comes from having a life plan that you have fallen in love with. When it does not work out, you become angry that you now have to pursue a new life plan.
-- Karen Salmansohn
I will not try to convince you to love me, to respect me, to commit to me. I deserve better than that; I am better than that. Goodbye!
-- Steve Maraboli
Like some wines our love could neither mature nor travel.
― Graham Greene
Sadly enough, the most painful goodbyes are the ones that are left unsaid and never explained.
― Jonathan Harnisch
What happens to people that love each other? I suppose they have whatever they have, and they are more fortunate than others. Then one of them gets the emptiness forever.
-- Ernest Hemingway
What is it that makes you cry? It is only your attachments. What is it that you miss when it is lost? It is the object of your attachment. Ponder over this.
– Osho
In order to truly value loyalty, you must first endure the affliction of betrayal.
― Thomas Merritt
Those who do not know how to weep with their whole heart do not know how to laugh either.
— Golda Meir
One doesn't simply grieve the loss of a relationship. One grieves the loss of the possible future, as well as the wiping-out of the past.
-- Katerina Stoykova-Klemer
I think it’s important to realize that you can miss something, but not want it back.
– Paulo Coelho
One day they’ll realize they lost a diamond while playing with worthless stones.
– Turcois Ominek
Some think that holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it’s letting go.
– Herman Hesse
Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.
– Khalil Gibran
Hearts live by being wounded.
– Oscar Wilde
You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call ‘failure’ is not the falling down, but the staying down.
– Mary Pickford
Healing yourself is connected with healing others.
– Yoko Ono
Don’t waste moments waiting and wondering. Don’t throw away your time dreaming of someone that doesn’t want you. No one is that amazing, certainly not the one who would pass you up.
― Donna Lynn Hope
Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
— Alfred Lord Tennyson
Military Dad Defends His 4 Little Daughters When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Military Dad of 4 Daughters Defends His Girls When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Austin von Letkemann is the military officer strangers feel "sorry" for — and the reason is infuriating.
Whenever the devoted father leaves the house with his four children, strangers can't help but notice the officer in uniform is holding hands with 4 adorable little girls. They will tell the traditionally "masculine" and "all American" dad they feel sorry for him, because he has no sons. This dad makes one thing very clear: They are his daughters, they aren't a burden.
In a passionate video, von Letkemann took to Instagram to share with his followers that the only thing that's "difficult" about being a girl dad — is clapping back to these sexist remarks over and over again.
They Mock His Daughters To Their Face
When strangers approach Austin von Letkemann and his four daughters, they don't always realize that their comments are being overheard. They seem oblivious to the fact that his girls understand every word. Von Letkemann describes how people will approach him and, without thinking, make remarks like "I'm sorry" or even joke about his lack of sons. What they don't realize is that these comments, intended to be light-hearted or humorous, can be deeply hurtful to his daughters. These strangers are not just disrespecting von Letkemann's choices as a father; they're also sending a message to his daughters that their presence is something to be pitied. It’s a message that von Letkemann won't stand for, and he's speaking out to defend his girls from these insensitive remarksSaying "Get Your Shotgun" Isn't Funny — It's Sexist
Another common comment that Austin von Letkemann encounters is the old "better get your shotgun ready" trope, often delivered with a smirk or a wink. This line is typically intended to suggest that a father with daughters should be on high alert to protect them from potential "suitors," implying that they are objects to be guarded rather than individuals with agency.
Von Letkemann finds this line of thinking outdated and sexist. In his viral Instagram video, he points out that these jokes are not just stale — they're damaging.
By suggesting that his daughters require armed protection, the joke reinforces the idea that women are inherently vulnerable and need to be shielded from men. Von Letkemann argues that instead of promoting this narrative, society should focus on teaching respect and consent, challenging these sexist tropes at their source.
Watch Austin von Letkemann's Video:
"If I Had A Fifth Child, I'd HOPE It Was A Girl" — One Dad's Message For Other Parents
Despite the constant remarks about his lack of sons, Austin von Letkemann is clear: He wouldn't trade his daughters for anything.
In fact, he told his Instagram followers that if he were to have a fifth child, he would hope for another girl. This declaration isn't just about doubling down on his pride in his family — it's a pointed response to those who see fathering daughters as a misfortune.
Von Letkemann's stance is a powerful one, rejecting the notion that a family is incomplete without sons. He encourages others to question the assumptions behind these comments and to appreciate the joy and fulfillment that his daughters bring. By sharing his story, von Letkemann hopes to create a more inclusive perspective on fatherhood, one that values daughters just as much as sons.