Breakup is not easy to handle, it can be devastating and exhausting. But with the right man/woman and support, people get over it.

One thing I always say to myself when I am going through hard time is ''life must continue.''

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So if you have broken up with someone or they broke up with you, always remember that life continues. There are men and women with beautiful souls looking for someone to start a relationship with.

Maybe you decided to stay single after the breakup so as to heal and get your life together and you now feel like it's the right time to start a new relationship, there are some important things you need to do.

Here are 7 things you should do before you start a new relationship.

1. Be best friends first

Before you start a relationship, it is important that you become best friends with him/her. A lot of people don't think this is important but it's a good way to start a relationship.

Be best friends first, talk about the things you like and dislike, discuss about your goals and aspirations, where you want to be in the next five years, and everything that can make you know more about each other.

By doing these, you are creating a smooth path for your relationship.

2. Be patient

Take things slow, there is no need to rush. It's normal to feel happy and excited but it's important that you take things slow.

Don't be in a rush to have sex. Remember there is always enough time for it. When the time is right, you will know. Get to know each other well, then everything can follow.

3. Don't depend on him/her

It is important that you have your own life. The beginning of a relationship is always exciting, you want to spend every second with your partner. But as days go by you will realize you can't always be with them.

You start to think of your Job, and responsibilities. There is no way you can be with each other 24/7, so the sooner you are able to understand this the better.

Give him/her space and don't be clingy.

4. Be the real you

Be the real you, let your partner see you for who you are. There is no need trying to be someone else because you want to be liked and accepted. Now imaging what will happen if they get to know you have been lying to them.

Don't pretend to be someone you are not, be yourself and if he/she is really interested in you, they will accept you for who you are.

A lot of people have lost their relationship because they tried to be someone they are not. Be real and the right person will stay.

5. Learn how to play with each other

I believe the saying ''couples who play together stay together.''

There are a lot of activities you can both engage in. Find something you both like doing and do it when time permits.

You can engage in activities like reading together, cooking, or even sports. The more you engage in activities together, the more your relationship will become a priority.

6. Don't be pressurized

It's okay to feel pressurized when you are starting a new relationship. Probably because you want to be sure the other person loves you and you don't want it to end like the last relationship.

But avoid putting pressure on yourself. When the time is right, you will meet his/her parents, you will know his/her friends and he/she will even say the three magic words.

So don't feel pressurized, things will happen the way they are supposed to, Just give it time.

7. Communicate

Good communication is very important if you want to have a healthy relationship. No relationship is perfect but with good communication, conflicts and disagreement can be easily resolved.

Nobody has the ability to read minds. You can never know what the other person is thinking if you don't communicate with each other.

If you have good communication, you will rarely get into fights and disagreements. So be open-minded and honest in your relationship if you want to have a good communication.

Conclusion:

It's not always easy to go into a new relationship especially after you have gone through an heartbreak. But if you can get yourself together, become positive and practice the seven points I have mentioned above, you will be able to have a thriving relationship.