Your boyfriend or girlfriend has broken up with you and you are in a deep hole. We all know this, because everyone has to learn how to deal with heartbreak at some point.

Here are some tips on how to get over the ex(s).

• Talk to friends about your heartache. A sorrow shared is a sorrow halved.

• If there is still something unspoken between you and your ex, clear it up. Talk about everything that has caused you problems. But don't make the mistake of seeing this as a possible new beginning, it's just about talking it out.

• Distract yourself from your grief, preferably with friends, watch films (preferably not romantic films), go shopping, exercise or sightseeing.

• Find a new hobby.

• Do lots of sport. This not only distracts you, but also improves your appearance and therefore your self-esteem.

• School or work are excellent distractions, so throw yourself into your work.

• Pamper yourself with anything that makes you feel good, such as massages, new clothes or chocolate (in moderation!).

• Go on dates with other people, try to make new contacts.

• Don't let yourself be tempted to do things during your heartache that you might regret later.

• Don't forget: time will heal your heartache.