You just got dumped and wondering how will you ever survive and heal your broken heart? The mere words in an article will not give you comfort, but what listed here may. You are not a broken person, you just have a broken heart.

When you have just been dumped you instantly have two fears. One fear is that the pain will never ever go away and you can’t go on. And the other is you will never be loved again.

While the pain is real and the fear is certainly real, have heart. But, the situation exists in your head, not in the real world. While it’s only one part of your life that is over, it feels like your whole life has ended.

You are going to be having many different emotions during this time. I’ve compiled a list of songs and movies to help you through the break up.

If you wanting to wallow in self-pity, well here are some great songs to cry to:

You Keep Me Hangin On – The Supremes
What Goes Around…Comes Around – Justin Timberlake
Un-break My Heart – Toni Braxton
Somebody Kill Me – Adam Sandler
Here Without You – Three Doors Down
With or Without You – U2
My Happy Ending – Avril Lavigne
Precious Things – Tori Amos
Nothing Compares 2 U – Sinead O’Connor
You Were Meant for Me – Jewel

Check these songs out if you are needing some great break up song featuring some awesome girl power:

I will Survive – Aretha Franklin
Shut Up – Black Eyed Peas
Since U Been Gone – Kelly Clarkson
It’s My Life – No Doubt
You Oughta Know – Alanis Morrisette
Survivor – Destiny’s Child
Irreplaceable – Beyonce
Before He Cheats – Carrie Underwood
These Boots Are Made For Walking – Nancy Sinatra
There You Go – PINK!

When songs alone won’t help, gather up your closest girl friends and watch these great break up movies:

1. Rushmore
2. Wedding Singer
3. Closer
4. The War of The Roses
5. Swingers
6. Casablanca
7. High Fidelity
8. Dancer in the Dark
9. Better Off Dead
10. Kill Bill

These songs and movies are great portrayals of the different parts of a break up cycle. While some are easier then others it’s always good to have a good support system around you so you don’t have to go through this alone. Invite your friends to tell their break up stories, I’m sure there are some great ones there, don’t push your friends away. If we realize we are not alone is sometimes enough to get us through our misery.

You’ll find that sense of desperation you felt when he first dumped you is slowly fading away as you begin to let the world back in. And, those fears you had, you’ll find that they are totally unfounded. Your soul mate is out there and the truth is you will find him.

Your ex may have done you a favor by breaking up with you because now you have a chance to find someone who fits you better. And, don’t forget, to heal your broken heart and move on from him is the best revenge when he dumps you!