HEARTBREAK

Most young people within the ages of 15-30 have been heart broken or have broken someone`s heart. Victims ofheartbreak often go through emotional disorder or even commit suicide.

At 24, Paul has suffered 3 heartbreaks.The last relationship he had was with Tina. Tina jilted him for Paul`s best friend. Paul almost committed suicide, but for the quick intervention of his neighbours. He was saved. Paul finds it difficult to love again.

Tessy`s experience is almost similar to that of Paul. At 26, Tessy, a Banker is yet to find her Mr. Right. She has suffered 2 differentheartbreaks from different men. Her last relationship was with Femi who proposed marriage to her. The relationship went on smoothly until Femi impregnated his secretary in the office. He accepted responsibility and married his secretary. Tessy felt heartbroken and now she believes all men are wolves in sheep clothing.

All over the world, young people suffer heartbreak or break people`s hearts.

Here aresome tips on how to deal with heartbreaks:

1. assume he or she is gone forever or dead;

2. make yourself believe that he or she is not meant for you;

3. change your looks and your wardrope;

4. make new friends;

5. acquaint yourself with your family memebers like never before;

6. open up to someone close to you ( problem shared is problem half solved) ;

7. be creative i.e make something new; and

8. socialise.