Unfortunately, love is not all it takes to make a relationship work. Many other factors have to be aligned so the relationship can flourish. So what do you do when it just doesn’t work? When the love is still there, but a relationship is simply not the answer.

It makes sense that, when you come to a bump in the road in your relationship, you would go to Google or a blog to seek out the correct answer. But everything you need to know lies inside your own body. It’s what I call your inner compass.

It can be really hard to see your ex move on first, especially if you’re still heartbroken from the breakup and you’re holding on to hope of getting back together or having a friendship.

Dating yourself is a practice of self-care. When you’re going through a breakup, making time to take yourself on dates is how you continue to show up for YOU. Don’t abandon yourself during this time! Stay connected to the part of you that is hurting and needs a whole lot of love and tender care.