The 24 Stages of Getting Over a Cheating Ex
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Breakups come in all sorts and sizes nowadays. Finding out you've been cheated on can be a huge blow to endure, but a brighter future is closer than you may think. If you're looking for a way to mend your broken heart, there are plenty of ways you can approach it. From breaking up to ultimately finding love again, characters from movies and television shows seem to know a thing or two about the relationship cycle. Don't let your cheating beau keep you down, and follow this step-by-step process to kick-start your love life once again.
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You Try to Talk It Out
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Emotions Get the Best of You
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You Try to Keep in Contact With Your Ex (Even Though You Shouldn't)
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Overanalysis Becomes an Expert Skill For You
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Wallowing Starts to Sound Like a Broken Record
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Anger Sets In
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You Decide to Let It Be
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Then You Begin to Consider Giving Your Ex Another Shot
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But Soon Realize Your Ex Is Still a Jerk and a Cheat
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You Figure It's About Time to Get Out of This Rut
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You Start Being an Independent Woman Again
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You Acknowledge That You Deserve Better
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You Go Out and Have a Good Time
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You Reconnect With Those Who Know You Best
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You Forgive, and Thank Your Ex For Doing You a Favor
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Now Your Ex Wants to Work It Out With You
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You Learn to Trust Once More
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You Start to Realize You're Falling For Said Person
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