Dear Abby's Tips for the Brokenhearted Teen
Posted by anastasia on 07-22-2005…was the most emailed story on Yahoo! Entertainment news this morning. Abby's advice to teens on how to handle the breakup?
"Speak only well of each other — or not at all — after the break.
"Attend parties and school affairs, and develop new interests.
"Keep busy. Avoid the 'old reminders,' which tend to make you moody and broody. Put away or get rid of the pictures, photos and gifts … unless you enjoy punishing yourself.
"Turn a deaf ear to anyone who wants to pry or question you.
"Girls: A boy says 'it's over' when he stops calling. Usually he gives no reason, but he has them. This means it's time to forget him.
"Boys: A girl will generally give you her reason. Accept it, whatever it is. This means, for you, too, it's time to move on.
"Once it's over, all the note-writing, phoning or conniving will not help your cause. Don't ask a mutual friend to help you 'get him (or her) back.' It will only make you look foolish.
"For all of you — chalk it up to experience and a part of growing up. There's no growth without a little pain; and it only hurts for a little while."
Sounds like good advice for anyone nursing a broken heart…