The Bright Side of Heartbreak

Rebecca Lewis June 17, 2014

How many times have you experienced heartbreak? If you’re like most people, you probably felt it several times already. In this world, nothing seems to stay permanent. Even the strongest relationships do end sometimes. The pain of heartbreak is so severe and encompassing that moving on feels like impossible. You think you can never live without that person. And your whole world shatters.

But there’s a rainbow always after the storm. Once we are able to process our feelings and distant ourselves from that painful situation, healing starts. What’s more, we can gain valuable insights that make life worth living again.

Here are ways heartbreak makes you a better person.

Vulnerability sparks connection.

You know that there’s no assurance of staying in love for good, even if that person loves you to the moon and back. Still, you let him/her in. You’ve shown vulnerability. Yes, you may get hurt. But you’ve shown courage of letting someone enter your life. When you are emotionally guarded, establishing relationship with others gets easier.

It gives you friendship.

When you’re in a relationship, you want to spend most of your time with your partner. If it’s just possible, you will never part yourself with your love. You probably have missed many social events, get-togethers with friends, and reunions because you chose to stay with your significant other. Experiencing heartbreak can give you an opportunity to rekindle old relationships and entertain new people in your life. Channelling your energy to those who care about you can jumpstart healing and give you motivation to carry on with your life.

Negative experiences bring you courage.

On the other side of heartbreak, there’s strength and courage to be gained. Going through life’s difficult moments will make you a more resilient person. It strengthens your ability to cope with challenges and bounce back every time you fall.

In pain lies a spark of hope.

One episode of heartbreak doesn’t entail a second one. The wisdom you gain from heartbreak gives you courage to face the future with optimism. Painful as it is, heartbreak can give you maturity and complexity for the next relationship that comes along.

There’s something to be thankful of.

Even though that person has caused you so much pain, at some point in your life, something real was shared. Heartbreak teaches you to become grateful for every person who enters and leaves your life. Maybe he or she will always be a part of you. Instead of hate, choose to be grateful that this person became part of your journey, even if you weren’t meant to be.

Heartbreak doesn’t eradicate love.

No matter how painful it may be, heartbreak doesn’t completely eliminate true love in your heart. Unless you chose not to become vulnerable, you can love again even more deeply.

They say life is the best teacher. Whilst positive experiences can teach you many things, there are also valuable insights to be learned from negative experiences, such as heartbreak. And chances are, you will be much thankful that you were let go. Always remember that with every loss, there is something special to be gained.