Getting over your ex is something that most of us have to do at some point in our life. Some people more than others. When the ex means a divorce in involved then the break up is all the more harder.

It is said that time is a great healer and that is true, but also taking action is vital. Just what action should you take?

Here is some practical advice to deal with life after a break up, relationship break down or divorce.

1. Make a clean break. As tempting as it can be, if you are still in love with your EX, and they don't reciprocate the feelings and intensity, then you're better off making a clean break. This is true every time. Ex lover rarely make good friends after a break up.

2. Delete all telephone numbers, email address and the like that contain your ex