Daughter Is Heartbroken

How old is she? The best medicine is to always move on and not necessarily to the next guy! She needs to get her confidence back and if she can't, at least pretend you never lost it! Kids always worry about the reactions of their peers more than anything and if she acts like she has moved beyond it, then eventually she will notice she has! Take her to get a new haircut or her makeup done or something to boost her self-esteem. SHe needs to have more pride in herself and don't allow her to hang her life on a boy because another will ALWAYS come along!

L. it sounds like you are doing great with your daughter. Spending time with her and helping her through this time is the best thing you can do for her. I agree seeking professional help is the best thing for her in the long run though. That way she can talk to a third party without any inhabitions and just getting her out of the house to talk with someone is a distraction in itself. Good luck this hasn't happened to my 16 y/o yet but I know it's just around the corner.

I had that problem with my daughter also. it does take time but if she doesn't come out of it in a couple of months take her to a shrink. S. God Bless you

Well, I think this is probably normal for a girl of 16 to have these feelings. Time will heal. Try to get her to do things she enjoys. And she has to talk about it to get it out of her head. Maybe you could have some of her friends over for a "girl's night" or something. I remember being 16 and having those feelings. But once she starts doing things she enjoys and occupying her time with positive things, she should be able to move on. Maybe schedule something special for the two of you like a spa day and shopping or movies. Whatever will help her feel better. Good luck :)

Only time will heal a broken heart. I think the first break up is always the hardest. If you can get her to somewhat stick to normal routine it will help her and will also give her a chance to be around other available boys which will soon start the whole process over again.

Time heals everything L.. Remember when you young. It always hurts when your heart gets broken. There is nothing anyone can say or do. She will be fine. Just make sure she knows that you are there for her. Maybe get her something special just to show you care. Do not take her to a professional unless you think she will hurt herself. Time heals everything.

Good luck!!!

A.

I can remember going through similar issues when I was dating and in school. It never seemed like it would, but it does go away eventually. To be truthful, my parents didn't take it seriously enough to try to help me through it, but usually another boy would come along, or I would get busy with after school stuff, and things would get back to normal. However, the one that I would cry and pine away for the most, is now my husband of twelve years. LOL!

Teenagers get heart broken and this is just one of the dangers of dating. Especailly if there was some type of sexual activity going on, she has connected herself to this boy. I think that professional help would be a waste of money because it wont make her feel any different. You just have to be open with her ask her questions and in time she will be over it. Asking yes or no questions with specifics makes it harder for them to lie to you and it will help her. the more she feels she can trust you, the more she will open up to you.

you didn't say how old she is. or if she has told you why they broke up. it will heal, it is harder I imagine when she has to see him everyday at school. does she have any close friends she can confide in? one thing I recomind to single people is to make a list of things you are looking for in a boyfriend....things you have to have (ie. Christian, even tempered, likes kids) and things that would be nice ( looks good in jeans, likes to take long walks.....) the have to have list don't compromise... God has someone out there just for her.