We all have been through breakups. They are awful, they hurt, and you feel miserable. However, the one thing that can help you get through these experiences is the knowledge that you are not alone. Everyone around you has gotten heartbroken at some point in their lives. There is comfort in knowing that when someone else has survived it, so can you.
Here are some of the best movies to watch after a breakup to make you feel good and ready to move on.
1. High Fidelity
It takes two to tango. If you recently got your heart broken, and know you were also at fault watch High Fidelity. If the character, Rob, played by John Cusack learns that he needs to man up and grow up a little, maybe you can take a lesson for the future.
2. He’s Just Not That Into You
Not every relationship is the same nor the breakups. He’s Just Not That Into You showcases a wide range of different types of relationships and the signs to help you know when to stop and move on. As someone who recently broke up, you can relate to this movie. The movie also contains lots of useful advice to help you get back on your feet in the dating world.
3. Legally Blonde
Many times, fate brings you into a relationship with someone who just doesn’t value you or appreciate your efforts. If the same was your case, then Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) should be your role model. She worked extremely hard to win back her ex, and while she did that, she learned that she was pretty amazing and doesn’t need him.
4. 500 Days of Summer
After a breakup, most of us are guilty of reminiscing over past relationships. The main character Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) gets dumped by his girlfriend, Summer (Zooey Deschanel) who he believed to be his soulmate. He reflects on his relationship and learns what went wrong and what he can do to win her back.
5. Crazy, Stupid, Love
The movie revolves around the different characters going through heartbreak. The movie has a lot of grand romantic gestures as well. A middle-aged husband is going through a rough phase as his wife asks him for divorce. A new friend helps him learn to pick up girls at bars. All in all, the movie teaches you that the right one is worth fighting for.
6. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
The essence of the movie is that things will get better. Yes, it is terrible to lose your partner, who is also a renowned celebrity. But, you can always find someone cooler to fall in love with.
7. Celeste & Jesse Forever
Two people can like each other a lot but not be in love. It’s a sad reality. The movie is about high-school sweethearts, played by Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg, who have stayed best buddies even after marriage but are not in love anymore and want to move on in their lives romantically.
If you ever feel down after a breakup, these movies are the best to watch to soothe your heart and gain some perspective.
