Breaking up with someone can be a hurtful experience whether you are the one that was broken up with or the one on the opposite end of the spectrum. When you are in this situation you can become a slave to your thoughts, and you may as a result end up doing something foolish or even embarrassing. It can be hard to forget about a relationship, especially if you lived together for a long period of time. So what can you do to forget about your ex? We have outlined some ways that can help you to deal with the break up until you can get by without thinking about it every single day.