How to Get Over a Breakup. Oooowwww, that breakup stings! Breaking up whether you’re the one that broke up with someone or the one who was broken up with just plain sucks. Moving on is hard and confusing. Whether your relationship was an engagement or just a three month summer romance, you’ve got some work ahead of you, but I guarantee that if you take these steps, you’ll be feeling better within days. Hey, I said feeling better, not completely over it! But one day at a time, here’s how to start regaining your sanity.