I have a rule. No blue moods EVER. Ok, when I lost my mom, it was different. But otherwise, I maintain a ever cheery disposition. Every problem has a solution. Some are more difficult than others. Sometimes some hurts take longer to heal than others, also granted. But it should never be the end of the world. And having a good strong circle of friends to support you is the best medicine to get you back on track. Thankfully my relationship ended extremely amicably so much so that we are friends without having to feel ackward when we meet.

But unfortunately, not all have such positive exits and some are really acrimonious (i will tear your eyeballs out and cook them in oil and shove them up where the sun does not shine) kinda break ups.
Dating books! I am not sure what they serve except they complicate things. I say just be yourself because you cant change that and eventually this side is what will be really seen down the road so why pretend to be something you are not. I say sod them. Be nice, dress decent (no need to be fashionista but clean is always good), be respectful and stop staring below her neck.

Everything else is bonus (hunka-dunka for gals and hottie for guys, good cook, great conversationalist). Ok. The last is a must because there must be some level of decent pillow talk
