I know I’m going to get made fun of for this, and I deserve it, but I am legitimately sad about the end of The Colbert Report. It’s probably one of my all time favorite shows and definitely a half hour that I looked forward to every single day. And even though this is just a TV show, it got me thinking about relationships. (Job hazard: Kinda everything makes me think about relationships.) Sometimes, like wonderful TV shows, really wonderful relationships have to come to an end and we need to get over them. So, here’s how to say goodbye to a great relationship.
Understand it’s over
This is a biggie. If you want to get over this relationship, you have to swallow that the relationship is actually over. Once you realize that you guys are never going to get back together again, you can start the healing process. But, if you’re sitting around thinking there’s a chance that the future might bring a reconnection, there’s no way you’re going to be able to say goodbye. Just stop thinking that this is a break and realize it’s a break up!
Smile because it happened
It’s wonderful that you think you had such a great relationship. It really, really is. And you can be happy that it happened. Just because you don’t hate your ex with a burning passion doesn’t mean you won’t get over him. So, smile because you had a happy relationship. That deserves a smile! Focus on how great it is that something this amazing happened to you instead of how miserable it is that it’s over. Kinda like how you think back from a fantastic vacation. It was great and now it’s over. That will keep you positive, without obsessing over getting back together.
Know there are reasons
Every break up happens for a reason. That’s the truth. The reason might not be apparent to you in the moment, especially when the guy seemed to be so great. But, trust me. There is one. The reason could be as simple as him not being your future husband. So, of course you guys had to break up. If he’s not your forever man, you can’t stay with him forever. It had to end so you can mend your heart and move on to your forever guy. He’s out there. I know it. You just have to find him!
I’ve gotta get back to watching this Colbert clip reels and counting down the seconds until his late night show starts. So stinking excited for that!
