Be prepared for your ex to be upset and unsettled by news of your new relationship. Even if you broke up awhile ago, dating your ex’s best friend can be a touchy situation. Rather than try to get your ex to accept the news, you should give your ex time to process the situation. This may mean that you agree not to be in contact for a few days or a few weeks. You may also give your ex space to process by opting out of get together with mutual friends. You may also talk to the best friend and recommend that you both give your ex space and time to process. Sometimes, people just need to digest emotional information and come to terms with a sensitive situation. The best friend and your ex-partner may have a different relationship than you have to your ex. So, over time, the best friend may be able to reach out to your ex and explain their side of the story. This may help your ex accept your new relationship and also avoid ruining the friendship between the best friend and your ex. Though you may try your hardest to get your ex-partner to understand and accept your new relationship, it may not always be possible. Your ex-partner may be too upset by the relationship and have a hard time being okay with your new romance. Your ex may also be angry that their best friend became involved with someone from their past. You may need to learn to accept that having your new relationship means letting go of your relationship with your ex-partner. Sometimes, ex-partners can also get possessive and jealous when faced with this situation. Keep in mind that though you can feel bad for dating your ex’s best friend, this does not mean you have to give up your new relationship. Over time, your ex may come around and accept the situation. But you cannot force your ex to do this.

Summary: Give your ex time to process the news. Ask the best friend to give your ex-partner space. Accept that your ex may not be okay with the relationship.


Click or double-click the app icon for whatever your library computer's default Internet browser is. There are countless free proxy sites available for you, but some popular ones include the following:   ProxFree - https://www.proxfree.com/   HideMe - https://hide.me/en/proxy/   CroxyProxy - https://www.croxyproxy.com/  In the event that your network has blocked access to all of the above proxies, type online proxy free into a search engine and then click through relevant results until you find an unblocked proxy. You'll usually find the "URL" or "Website" text box in the middle of the page. Type the web address of a blocked site (e.g., "www.facebook.com") into the text box. Most proxies don't support keyword searching in the search bar, though you can go to a standard search engine (e.g., Google) inside of the proxy and then search for keywords from there. Doing so will prompt the proxy to begin loading your website. Since proxies don't use direct paths from your computer to a server, this may take a few seconds longer than usual. Using the proxy's tab, you should be able to access any previously blocked websites. Keep in mind that you'll need to stay within the proxy's tab to do this; opening a new tab or browser window and attempting to access blocked content from there will result in failure.

Summary: Open a web browser. Go to a proxy site. Find and click the search bar. Enter a web address. Press ↵ Enter. Browse unrestricted.


Look for rubber bands or elastics that are big enough to fit comfortably around your forearm without cutting off your circulation. Just make sure they’re tight enough to stay in place.  Folding up sweater sleeves can look bulky and feel uncomfortable. Often, they don't stay in place, and you’ll probably find yourself messing with them after they slip back down your arms. Elastics are the perfect way to keep your sleeves in place all day. Fabric hair elastics are more comfortable and less constricting than rubber bands. Position the band at the same point on your forearm so your sleeves are symmetrical. Then, roll up your sleeve to the same point on your arm as you did with the other one so they’re the same length. Check in a mirror when you’re finished to make sure both of your sweater sleeves match and don’t look too bulky.

Summary: Find 2 rubber bands or hair ties. Repeat the steps with your other sweater sleeve.


There are few situations that damage our egos as being dumped. From the moment your boyfriend told you it was over, you have been analyzing yourself with a microscope to identify all the things that went wrong. To counteract that, the time has come for you to acknowledge all the wonderful things that you have to offer.  Grab a pen and paper and list some of your best qualities. If you have trouble coming up with these traits, you can ask close friends or family to give you a few. You can also find a list of positive traits online by conducting an internet search.  With your positive traits at hand, start a journal that details specific situations in which you have exercised those positive characteristics in your life. For example, if you listed "considerate" as a positive trait, you might write in your journal about the time you spent a beautiful summer day doing crafts inside because your best friend had a broken leg and couldn't go outside. Getting to know yourself on a deeper level can strengthen your self-worth. It also does double-duty of helping you recognize what qualities you value in a mate. Treating yourself just as kindly as you would a lover will help to rebuild your self-confidence and even connect you with better suitors in the future.  Make a reservation to a nice restaurant. Dress well and enjoy a lavish dinner on your own. Treat yourself to a spa visit. Get a facial, massage, pedicure or manicure. Buy yourself a gorgeous bouquet of fresh flowers, just because. Go see that movie you have been dying to watch. Take a new class, such as cooking, dancing, or exercise. A great way to maintain your self-esteem after being dumped is presenting your very best self to the world. Many people do this as a way to show their exes what they're missing. However, you should do it for yourself. Do this to remind yourself that you are an attractive and worthwhile person, with or without a date. Plus, dressing and looking your best naturally makes you feel better. It may not be a good idea to immediately jump into a new relationship. However, it can be perfectly okay to casually date. The important thing is to believe in your heart that there are better days ahead for you--because there are!
Summary: Recognize all your positive traits. Date yourself. Look your best. Believe that there is a better match for you.