How do I deal with my girlfriend marrying someone else?

We all have 'EX'cess baggage and some of us learn to deal with it over time. Recently, I heard my ex-girlfriend, who I dated for almost 3 years, was getting hitched. And by hitched, I mean was getting married and honestly, I didn't know how to feel about it. But then I thought, this happens to a lot of people every other day and they deal with it and so should I. 

At first, it was tough to deal with something like this. Only because you've spent a significant part of yourself with that person who is now a stranger to you and will be sharing herself with another person altogether. 

You definitely can't forget what it was like to be with them but you can do things to ease the process of being miserable and instead, be happy for them.

How do I deal with my girlfriend marrying someone else?
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So, when my ex got married I was genuinely happy for her because she eventually found what she was looking for, but I also realised there are other feelings and emotions I had to deal with, in order to not let any negativity interfere in the process.

Here are 5 things to keep in mind to cope with the news in the best way possible: 

(1) It Is Okay To Get Upset Or Feel Bothered

It's absolutely okay to feel bothered by the news. You're only human. I know I was a little unsettled when I first heard it, but don't let these emotions get ahead of you. 

You've shared love and other emotions with that person and now it's time to bury them for good and be happy for her. So, even if you're upset with the news, just soak it all in and focus on the positives. Obviously, if things were really meant to be, you two would still be together, right? But grieve the situation if you like. Call a friend and talk about it but don't go rogue with it and cause any harm to the situation.

How do I deal with my girlfriend marrying someone else?

(2) Congratulate Her If You're On Speaking Terms

Of course, my break up wasn't very amicable at first. There was a lot of hurt and blame game to deal with, but in time we both moved on and forgave ourselves and each other and would talk once in a while. 

When I heard the news, I sent her a congratulatory text two days later. She was happy to get one from me and responded with a 'thank you'. And that was that. I knew with that 'thank you', things had eventually come to an end for us. But I was happy I could send her a text without any hesitation, which was after I had digested the news, of course. So, maybe congratulate them and let things go forever?

How do I deal with my girlfriend marrying someone else?

If you haven't taken the news well then it's only healthy to stay away from obsessing over it. Your ex may not have told you and the news could have come through a common friend or through social media. 

Whatever it is, if you aren't over her, then take some steps to make sure you don't act out on the news by sending her negative comments or even stalking her silly on social media. 

That could be really unhealthy for you and for her. If it helps, block her momentarily and take your time to get over the news. Also try and recall time and again why it didn't work out between the two of you.

How do I deal with my girlfriend marrying someone else?

(4) Talk About It To Someone

If you're disturbed by the news, have a friend who has seen you with her in the past and talk about it with them. It really helps ease the situation, because you get some valid unbiased advice and it can be easier to let go of whatever you're holding onto, just by having that friend around. That's what I did and my friends really helped me out.

How do I deal with my girlfriend marrying someone else?

(5) Distract Your Mind

So, when I heard about my ex, I obviously got a little insecure and started distracting myself with women, because I was single. And it helped. Going on dates, meeting new people and getting more involved in work helped me in keeping myself busy. 

During her wedding, I left town to travel and it was good to be away. So, if you feel you need to distract yourself silly or not be around when they're getting married, it's a good idea to travel a bit and get your mind off things. Just don't start looking to hook up for the wrong reasons. Just because your ex is tying the knot, it doesn't mean you have to, too! Everyone has their time!

How do I deal with my girlfriend marrying someone else?

If you still wish she was getting married to you instead, it's the worst time to think about it, because you certainly can't change things around. What you can do, is wish her well instead. Carry that love you have for someone else and try and be happy in life.

What do you do when someone you love is marrying someone else?

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Accept that you and he were not meant to be together. ... .
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How do I cancel my GF marriage?

Answers (1) Ask ur girlfriend to apply for divorce..She can talk to her husband and see if he agrees for divorce. If he agrees, then a joint application for mutual consent divorce can be filed.

How do I overcome my girlfriend?

Be cool and focus on what's in your control, not what they're doing. Don't go out of your way to talk to them, and don't go out of your way to avoid them. Both are reactive. Allow yourself a narrow range of laid-back reactions to them, because it's not about them anymore.

When your ex gets engaged fast?

The best advice I can offer for when your ex gets married quickly is to think of it as his or her way of coping with your divorce. He or she chose to cope by jumping quickly into another relationship. That might work short-term or it might work forever, but at some point, your ex will mourn the end of your marriage.