How do you mend a broken heart [1]?

A drawback of falling in love [2] can, unfortunately, be falling out of love [2] and sustaining a broken heart [1]. Fortunately, SimpleRomance.com offers some advice on How to Mend a Broken Heart [3].

And the age-old adage of time healing all wounds holds true. The site says time is the only remedy for the pain [4], so take that time to go through the five stages of grief, as you would mourn the passing of a friend.

The process begins with denial, the disbelief that the relationship has ended. Next comes anger. The site advises expressing it in a healthy manner so that the negative emotions don't get buried inside.

Guilt follows, when you blame yourself for things that aren't really your fault. Grief will soon rear its ugly head and it may take several months to recover from this stage. When you finally come to terms with the breakup, the site says you will have reached the final stage of acceptance.

Remember, it's natural to feel hurt and it takes time to recover. Don't force yourself to get over it more quickly than you're willing or ready to, but also be careful not to get stuck in a rut.