After a breakup, especially when you were dumped, how you get over someone is important.  When you have been in a relationship with a person for a very long time it can be difficult to get over them.  As a general rule, shorter relationships are  easier to get over than longer relationships.  However, there are some things you can do to speed the healing process.

You can start to get over your ex quickly by removing things from your home that were given to you by the ex that remind you of the ex. You don't have to remove all items that were given to you by the ex. Just remove the ones that have strong memories attached to them.  It is not necessary to dispose of these items, but put them in storage for a while.

Another tip is to think of all the bad qualities possessed by your ex.  This is not easy because it causes you to think of your ex quite a bit. Think of the things you disliked the most about your ex and the things your ex did that really annoyed you.

An easy way to get over your ex  quickly is to start dating again. Starting to date is not easy for everyone because many people still feel a deep emotional attachment to their ex immediately following a breakup.  It is acceptable to go on a date if you are still in love with your ex.  If you are not ready to date again sometimes it helps to just go out with friends. Going out with friends or dating will help keep your mind off your ex.