Coping with heartbreak is something that just about everyone has to do at some point within their lives. Whether that be through the loss of someone special or like in most cases a relationship break up. Losing a partner through break up is a cruel thing and something that can tear your heart in to completely. So, what can you do to help when coping with heartbreak from a relationship break up?

1. Be Strong

This is obviously a well used tip and one that most of your closest friends and family have probably already said to you. But it is easier said than done! The only things you want to do right now is crawl into a ball and disappear. This is normal and a reaction the body takes when put through horrible emotions.
But you need to be strong and brave, this will help you become a better person and allow you to get on with life without your ex partner.

2. Socialize

Socializing is also something that is probably sat at the very back of your mind right now. You have just broken up with someone and trying to cope with your heart breaking, the last thing you want to do is go out and be happy!

But unfortunately you need to do this! Moping around the house and becoming a hobbit will only make things feel ten times worse. Let's face it, with nothing to do and nobody to talk to, the only things that are going to be running through your mind are the good and bad times with your ex partner.

This isn't going to help you with coping with heartbreak. So when you are invited out with friends, take every opportunity with both hands and give you brain a break from the break up

3. Talk

Ok, something else you may not want to do right away but talking and letting everything out to someone else, a close friend or family member will help you to cope with heartbreak. You are effectively letting out the strain on your broken heart and by doing this, you will feel much better almost immediately.

There is nothing quite like talking to a friend or relative and really letting things out, you are then not just dealing with this issue by yourself, you are getting to the support you need!

Coping with heartbreak from a relationship break up is not a nice thing and the only real way to fix your heart is by following tips like the above and either allowing TIME TO HEAL or BY REKINDLING THE LOVE WITH YOUR EX!

The 3 tips above will do something towards either time or reconciliation; you just need to decide which route you want to take to completely fix your heartbreak!

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5 Types of Guys to Avoid at All Costs

When it comes to dating, we all know how hard it is to know who the bad seeds are (especially if your type isthe bad seed), and especially if when we meet them it's in a haze of bar smoke. It's easy to think everyone is nice and worth your time, or think that everyone sucks and you're better off becoming a nun and devoting your life to Jesus. No need to purchase a rosary yet, sister, because here's a list of the easy-to-pick-out dudes who you should avoid like a pair of camouflage Crocs.

The Guy Who Lives With His Mother

This one is easy to justify in your head - "Well...he needs to take care of his family," or "It's super temporary and it's only because he's trying to save money." No. The second he says you can't chill at his place because it's his mom's night to watch Desperate Housewives, say "peace." Avoid if you can. There's nothing like always having the guy in your apartment, or having to endure the walk of shame past his parents in their bathrobes. It also implies a few insecurities about growing up and being self-sufficient, something that is imperative to a relationship. Moving along...

The Guy Who Wears a Bluetooth...All The Time

Even if he works for Verizon, there's no excuse why he can't talk on the phone like a normal human being. Plus...if he's constantly plugged into something (something that makes him look like Madonna circa 1985, or a McDonald's drive-thru worker), that means he will never completely be paying attention you...you're just filler until his next important call comes through. That is...if he ever actually gets important calls, and it's not just a cover. A Bluetooth is like the man version of the scrunchie.

The Guy Who Knows His Marc Jacobs Better Than You

There is nothing wrong with a well-dressed man, in fact, we appreciate them in all forms. However...be careful when you meet a man who mentions how current your Miu Miu heels are, or that your bag would be better paired with some Chloe boots he saw last week. Mr. I Know My Prada could either be gay, or higher maintenance than you. It's one thing if he's Jay-Z and will take you shopping, another if he's going to be judging the Snuggie you keep in your apartment. If you suspect he may like boys...send him over to Bluetooth guy.

The Club Promoter

It might be nice to be able to jump the line at Marquee or have free bottle service at 1Oak (we've all done it), but never date a club promoter. It's nice to have one in your back pocket to impress your high school friends when they come to town, but they're notoriously slutty and are more trouble than you're ready for. Not only will they ditch you the minute Lily Donaldson wants to talk to them, but if things go south you can never go back to...kind of any club again.

The Two Polo Shirt Guy

Not so much a city thing, but this is definitely a shout-out to college campuses nation-wide. If you can spot their spray tan from across a frat house, you can bet they're sporting two popped-collar polos as well. Maybe you're going through a jock phase, which is fine. Just stick to the shy floppy-haired soccer players rather than the guy who's playing beer pong with Muscle Milk. I shouldn't have to explain why...you're just better than that.

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THE ULTIMATE SKIN-CARE GUIDE

WISH YOUR COMPLEXION WOULD MAKE AN ABOUT-FACE? JUST RELY ON THESE ESSENTIAL CREAMS AND CLEANSERS — TESTED BY WOMEN LIKE YOU AND HANDPICKED FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE

By Realsimple.com

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Best Skin-Care Products for Normal Skin
Your skin is neither too oily nor too dry, and you rarely break out or experience redness. Your pores are small (practically invisible), and though an occasional blemish may surface, it's usually tied to your period.
Best Regimen: Cleanse and moisturize daily with gentle, basic products. Look for those with antioxidants, which fight free-radical damage and stave off the signs of aging. You might also consider adding retinoids or vitamin C to your routine several times a week to boost collagen production, says Ava Shamban, a dermatologist in Santa Monica. Finally, don't forget moisturizer - one with sunscreen for the day and one without SPF at night.

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Best Skin-Care Products for Dry Skin
Blame the flakiness — along with redness and itchiness — on your skin’s barrier layer, which doesn’t retain natural oils or water as well as it should.
Best Regimen: To keep your complexion quenched and healthy, use cleansers and creams with emollient ingredients, like hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Skip foaming face washes, since they strip away lipids, and avoid anything containing harsh retinoids and alpha hydroxy acids, says Fran Cook-Bolden, a dermatologist in New York City. If your skin is very flaky or peeling, try a face oil under your moisturizer — it will smooth out your skin in a flash.



Best Skin-Care Products for Oily Skin
Soon after you wash your skin, it looks shiny. You may suffer from blackheads and breakouts that aren't tied to your monthly cycle, and your pores are medium to large.
Best Regimen: Help keep your pores unclogged by sloughing away dead skin cells daily with products that contain salicylic acid or alpha hydroxy acids. And, logic to the contrary, it's important to moisturize: If your skin's surface gets dehydrated, your sebaceous glands, which produce oil, will kick in to action (brace yourself!). Use oil-free lotions and sunscreens, which won't exacerbate acne, says Leslie Baumann, a professor of dermatology at the University of Miami, in Florida, and the author of The Skin Type Solution


Best Skin-Care Products for Sensitive Skin
Almost any new product, especially one that contains fragrance or preservatives, provokes a response - usually in the form of redness or stinging.
Best Regimen: A daily dose of gentle products is the way to go. Avoid anything with an added scent, says New York City dermatologist Doris Day, and pass up eye creams, which can irritate that delicate area. Calm itchiness and redness with products that contain anti-inflammatory ingredients, like green tea and licorice-root extract. And don't skimp on sun protection: Just choose products with gentle UVA-blocking ingredients, like zinc oxide and Mexoryl.

Best Skin-Care Products for Mature Skin
As you enter perimenopause and estrogen levels begin to drop, you experience a slowdown in both oil production and skin-cell renewal. The result: skin that lacks elasticity and looks dull. You may also start noticing fine lines, brown spots, and rough patches as past sun damage (oh, misguided youth!) manifests itself.
Best Regimen: Get your youthful glow back with products that contain antioxidants and retinoids. The former fight the free-radical damage that ages skin, and the latter boost collagen production to keep it firm. Since your skin is slow to slough off dead cells, dermatologists recommend using a weekly at-home peel to help it along.

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How to break this habit

Instructions: Difficulty:

Challenging

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The first thing required to stop any habit is to understand why you do it. Determine what triggers cause you to bite your nails. Make a conscious effort to stop the habit. Once you know the triggers, you can make a effort to not bite your nails when those situations arise.

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Take pictures of your nails so you can chart the progress you are making. This could be before and after pictures or multiple pictures along the way. This can help you see a definite result to your progress.

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You can consider using rewards as an incentive to stop. Set a goal of something you want and reward yourself for meeting goals. It could be a trip to the manicurist or even a shopping trip.

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If rewards do not work, you might try aversion therapy. You can use a jar that you put change in every time you bite your nails. There is also a form where you complete a task for every time you slip. Some people use bracelets, every time you bite your nails you switch the bracelet to the other wrist. This technique will quickly show you how bad the habit is.

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You might also consider a physical aversion to the habit. Many people use fingernail polish or nasty tasting products to cover their nails.

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Find a distraction to stop you from biting your nails. You might chew gum or pick up a hobby, like embroidery or crocheting that requires the constant use of your hands.

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Once you have slowed your habit and your nails begin to grow, carry clippers and an emery board with you. Many people will fall back into old habits because a nail breaks and needs to be bitten off.

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The biggest issue you will have to overcome is patience. Research shows that it takes an average of 21 days to break any habit and two in three people pick the habit back up in the first six months. Stick with it and you will surely see results.

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