Even creating a new or reactivating an old online dating profile might help you make a clean break. Once the to-dos are crossed off the list, take emotional inventory. You may feel unsure of yourself and unable to trust your own judgment – after all, wasn't he or she "the one"? If you struggle with these thoughts, then a therapist may be able to help you work through them. An impartial third party can help you sort through why the relationship didn't work and shift the blame you feel from yourself to your ex and the dynamics of the relationship. If you can't talk to someone about it, write down your feelings. Write down the positive and negative aspects of the relationship. You may find that you take away a more objective, positive view of the relationship. The lessons you learn about yourself and your experience will go a long way in making things better the next time around.