12 Steps To Getting Over Your Ex

If we've learned anything from years and years of rom-com watching, it's that nothing eases the initial pain of a breakup quite like a good cry and a one-night stand with Ben & Jerry (or, you know, an extended two-month love affair with the boys -- no judgement here, we've been there).

And while that's all fine and well, at some point, it's important to take a step back and consider some slightly more positive ways to get over that ex of yours.

Below, our readers share the first step they took to get past the the pain of divorce or a difficult breakup. Read what they had to say, then head to the comments and share with us your fail-proof advice on getting over an ex.