Wednesday 27 April 2016

How Each Sign Acts Post-Breakup


After the dust has settled, the ways in which people move forward from a breakup are as varied as the breakups themselves. Response to loss and change are key factors in deciding how relationship endings are handled. Even if you’re the one who’s calling time on a partnership, you’re still leaving something behind. And change is uncomfortable, even if it’s for the best. Read on for a brief overview of how each sign handles themselves after the relationship is over.

Aries

He may be hurting, but that’s not going to slow him down. This action-oriented sign doesn’t dwell on the past, because he’s already initiating the future. He may start dating again fairly soon, even if he’s not ready for a serious commitment. Aries thrives on challenge, so he’ll approach a breakup as an opportunity to get back out there and keep fighting.

Taurus

Taurus dislikes change immensely. Even if the relationship was brutal, and she was the one who (reluctantly) ended it, she’ll go through a period of withdrawal. There may be some depression and comfort eating. However, public tears and talking about how much it hurts is unlikely. Taurus knows how to look out for herself, so after a few weeks or months, self-preservation will kick in and she’ll move forward (slowly). But it may be a long time before she’s ready for a new relationship.

Gemini

Gemini may tell everyone about the breakup before it actually happens. If he’s thinking about ending things, or suspects it’s going to end, he’s already discussed it on Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and his blog. After it happens, he’ll discuss with anyone who will listen; communication is essential for Gemini to process his feelings. Even if he’s devastated, he’ll maintain the light facade, although his conversation will be peppered with caustic asides about his ex, or love in general. He may start dating before he’s ready, to distract himself from his discomfort.

Cancer

Cancer doesn’t let go easily, so when it’s over, she’ll feel gutted and vulnerable. There will be a number of weeks where she’ll curl up in bed alone, or with pets. Comfort food, pajamas and Netflix will be essential. She’ll cry — to herself, her friends, her cat. Perhaps she’ll call her ex up and cry (there’s slight potential for stalkerish behavior). But after a period of intense mourning, it will be time to move on. She is a Cardinal sign, after all. But she won’t be ready to date until she feels her emotional armor has been refortified.

Leo

Drama. Lots of it. There may be public displays of vitriol (aimed at the ex) and colorful stories (slightly embellished) on social media. She’ll post selfies of her tear-streaked face, looking gorgeously vulnerable. But despite the public displays — which some may view as superficial — Leo loves with all her heart. She will be more deeply wounded than anyone realizes. While she may get back out there fairly soon, it will be a while before she’s ready to put her heart on the line again.

Virgo

Virgo processes discomfort by staying busy. After a fews days of obsessive analysis about what went wrong (and a detailed goodbye email to the ex) binge cleaning will ensue. Any items belonging to the ex will be returned or thrown out. Virgo will deep clean his entire apartment. This will eradicate any remaining traces of his relationship, but it’s also symbolic: he enjoys the challenge of a fresh start, because it’s a whole new opportunity to get things right. Dating will only happen after a few months of intensive scribbling in the diary, deep self-analysis, and a new diet/exercise regime.

Libra

Everything’s fine. On the outside, Libra will keep it together. Her appearance will be flawless, and the breakup will be “mutual” (even if it wasn’t). Socializing will continue, and may intensify. But her refusal of any offers to be set up  is a sure sign she’s still hurting. In private, there may be a few brief slip-ups involving pints of ice cream, or unwashed hair. But only in private.

Scorpio

If Scorpio initiated the breakup, it will be as if his ex never existed. No nostalgia, no mourning. The relationship will be dead, and Scorpio will move on. If Scorpio did not initiate, he’ll do his best to keep the connection alive via stalking reaching out. This can go on for months, and sometimes years. Various forms of vengeance may ensue, so the ex can feel the pain that Scorpio feels. Eventually, he will move on, after much soul searching and time alone to obsess or heal. Either way, it will be a long time before Scorpio has energy to give to a new partner.

Sagittarius

Breakups suck, and Sag will want to move past that ugly place as quickly as possible. Pain may be obliterated with alcohol, shopping — whatever it takes to distract. She’ll discuss the breakup openly with friends, but she’ll be matter-of-fact about it. Fortunately, her natural optimism gives her a “What next?” approach. After some rueful jokes and late-night benders, she’ll be ready to dive into her next adventure. As for maintaining a friendship with her ex — why not? As long as things can remain civil, Sagittarius will see no reason to cut someone out of her life.

Capricorn

Did a breakup even happen? You won’t be able to tell by looking at Capricorn, because it will be business as usual. Nothing puts a dent in his disciplined routine. He’ll consider wallowing in nostalgia to be weak, and a waste of time. He may mourn privately and intensely, but he won’t share his feelings. He will date again (eventually), but there will be another layer of concrete around his heart.

Aquarius

Breakups happen. She’ll be hurt, and it may take her a while to get out there again, but she won’t let it stop her from living life. She probably won’t contact her ex — what’s the point? But if her ex wants to be friends, that’s cool. Just not right away. Aquarius may put on a facade of indifference in public, but she’ll be even more introverted than usual while she deals with the emotional fallout.

Pisces

When a relationship ends, Pisces can give Scorpio some serious competition in the stalking department — late-night phone calls, sad emails and drunken visits to his ex’s door at 3:00 am. Pisces is the sign of release, but this sign also has weak boundaries. A one-night stand can feel like a marriage. His mourning process will be immersive, involving weeks or months of self-loathing, binge drinking, or poetry/music inspired by pain. Then again, if Pisces is distracted by a new attraction, the old relationship and all feelings of sadness may vanish. Suddenly, he’s buoyant and in love again.

Related: How Each Sign Handles Being Ghosted

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