Starting over after a breakup sucks. While the heartache’s still fresh, you have to start over and adjust to life as a single person. You’ll be back on your feet sooner than you think but you have to start making moves asap. Take it one task at a time, one day at a time. The first thing you should do is move out, so this is how you find the right place to live post-breakup.
Location, location, location
You may be tempted to find a place that happens to be close to where you and your ex lived. Right now, the last thing you need is to be reminded of places the two of you used to go, so find a new neighbourhood that is pleasant for you, is conveniently located near work and has no real connection with the past. You’re going to live alone in your new apartment, so it should fit all your needs.
A little distance from your former home makes it easier to draw a line between what has been and what is today. Freed from the ongoing memories that would hit you every time you walked down a familiar place. you have the chance to think about your future instead of dwelling on what has gone before. This one aspect will go a long way toward helping you adjust.
Keep it simple and affordable
The fact is that finances will be tighter now that you and your ex, are living apart. Be realistic and focus attention on apartments that come with rent you can manage with relative ease. Doing so will make it easier to furnish the place and make it comfortable. It also means you won’t be worrying about how to pay the rent on time when the first of the month comes around.
Your new place should be easy to maintain
It’s all on you, so avoid extra headaches. Make a note of what it would take to keep the place clean. Something minimalistic, comes with up to date appliances, and floors you can run a dust mop over quickly will be a great choice.
Your first apartment after post-breakup should be more than a place to sleep. It must be the space where you heal, plan for the future, and create a home that is pleasant, comfortable, and the ideal setting for making those future plans.
Choose well and that rented space will become a real home sooner than you think.