The Internet is a funny place if you delve deep into some of the conversations or chat threads of people on social media and one such example was a conversation between men on heartbreaks on Reddit. Though the chat was old but it certainly makes sense for those who are struggling with relationship failures.

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Taking a cue from that chat, here are few ways how men can come out as a winner from a break-up

No contact with your ex:  Some users in that chat had a very interesting way to deal with failures in love life. “First, cut contact, don’t let her speak to you again for some time. Give it, I don’t know, a year or so, depending on how you feel,” said one person to which another one agreed, “The cutting contact is the most important part. Delete her number. Delete all texts. Delete all Facebook messages. Defriend/block her on all social media (or at least remove her from your feed if you can’t bring yourself to do that just yet). Change your Netflix password. Delete pictures of her on your phone. It will make this whole process so much easier.” Remember the film ‘Jab We Met’ where Kareena flushes off her ex pictures? Yes, something like that.

Let time run its course: “It’s going to suck for a time, let it suck but don’t spend too much energy on trying to get better as it’ll only make you focus on how not-better you feel right now,” said a user.

Don’t hold back:  “If you want to cry, or break something, or curl up into a ball and sleep, do it as It’s part of the healing process,” reads a comment and makes so much sense especially when men are known for holding back their emotions.

Rebound: “I had a rebound fling where both parties were in mutual agreement (I wasn’t leading the girl on or anything). Fun times,” said a user.

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Reward yourself: “Take your mind off things as much as you can. It’s not going to work all the time but do something to treat yourself. Buy a new game, book, pick up a hobby, eat a bunch of ice cream (also known as the Female Method®, you wouldn’t believe how well it works), but get something to focus on for some time,” said a user.