Recovering from a breakup is no easy feat, especially if your relationship with your former flame ended on a bad note. Moving on can take time, so don't force yourself to act happy when you don't feel like it. In the meantime, here are 10 things you can do to help yourself through the process of healing.

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(Originally published as "Jennylyn’s Manager: “Jen needs time alone” + 10 Things to Do While Recovering from a Breakup" on FemaleNetwork.com; screencap from The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 courtesy of Warner Bros.)