Q&A for How to Be Single Again

Being single is a time to reconnect with yourself. When you're in a relationship, sometimes you can lose your own identity. Your breakup is merely the ending of one chapter and the beginning of the next, so decide to make the next chapter colorful, vibrant, playful, and fun.

You only need to focus on yourself. If a relationship no longer works for you, then you have the right to end it. If your partner has questions and would like to talk, you can try and help him, but you shouldn't offer help before he asks it. If he doesn't forgive you, that lies with him, not with you. If being single is what you need, then being single is what you should do. It's sad, it hurts, and it hurts others, too, but you can't live your life making everyone else happy if you're not happy.

Remember that what you have to say is important. Use your conviction to give you confidence.

If you want to be single, you can't worry about what the other person will think. That will lead to an unhealthy relationship. Do what you want first, then think of the other person.

Whenever you like. If you guys want to continue your friendship, feel free to talk to each other anytime, unless he has specifically asked you for some space.

Of course! Romantic partners are a big part of your life for some time. It's perfectly normal to think about them. Each relationship, whether healthier or not, has shaped you as a person. Be thankful for that.

There's nothing to be scared of. You were alone before you were in a relationship, and you were probably fine. It may feel weird at first, but just follow the guidelines here and you will get used to it. Hopefully you have friends or family who can lend you support and company. It's not fair to either of you to keep a relationship you don't really want going just out of fear of being alone.

Give the number to someone you trust so you could get it if you absolutely had to - then delete it from your phone. You can also archive your text messages with software (if you want) and then delete them from your phone as well.

Grieving after a loss like a breakup, divorce, or a death can require a lifelong recovery. However, the passing of time will slowly soften the pain of your loss. The grieving process often helps people create new rhythms in life and your grieving time can be shortened if you are proactive about finding new ways to reinvent and enjoy your life. Discovering new hobbies, going back to school, making new friends, and traveling are all ways you can drastically push yourself out of your old routine, allow you to meet new people, and find new meaning in life.

If you're breaking up and getting back together that much, chances are, you aren't right for each other, at least not right now. You should take some time apart to think things through and perhaps mature a little. Stay friends in the meantime, you never know what could happen in the future.

If you can improve your communication your bonds will get stronger. Let your partner know how you feel about things and ask him/her about his/her feelings.

Agree on boundaries and respect them. Expect to see your ex and new partner from time to time in the street, and be prepared to handle that emotionally. If that doesn't work, consider moving to a new location. Often, to get over a relationship, physically moving out of the immediate vicinity can help. If moving is too much, consider a vacation, or a stay with a friend or family member.

Could be. Or he could be upset about something or having some problem he's not comfortable talking about. Do your best to talk to him about it. Tell him that if he doesn't want to continue the relationship, it's okay, he just needs to let you know. Otherwise, you need to understand what's going on.

You should figure out where your marriage stands. If he is unwilling to get help or change his behavior, file for divorce. While it is okay to date someone else while you are married but separated, it would be best for all involved to know exactly where things stand.