Moving On from Unrequited Love

Jennifer McDougall
2 min readJan 28, 2023

Everyone experiences unrequited love at some point in their lives. Maybe you’ve been rejected, or the person you love isn’t interested. It can be a harrowing and lonely experience. But it is possible to move on and find happiness again. Here are some tips to help you get over your unrequited love.

Moving On from Unrequited Love
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Take Time to Heal

It’s important to give yourself time and space to grieve the loss of your relationship, even if it never became official. Don’t rush the process; allow yourself to feel all the feelings that come with a broken heart, such as sadness, anger, and disappointment. In time, these feelings will pass, and you will start feeling better again.

Focus on Self-Care

After a breakup or a rejection, it can quickly spiral into negative patterns of thinking or behaviors, such as isolating yourself from friends or neglecting your physical health. Instead, make sure you are paying attention to your mental and physical well-being by doing things like getting enough sleep, eating healthy meals, exercising regularly, talking with friends and family about how you’re feeling, and finding activities that make you happy, such as playing an instrument or joining a sports team.

Reality Check

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Jennifer McDougall

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