10 movies to help you get over your ex
Don’t know how to get past relationships out of your head? We propose to be inspired by strong and independent heroines from Hollywood movies! Psychologist Anna Holtzman agrees with us!
“The Blonde in the Law.”
Director: Robert Luketic (43)
Starring Reese Witherspoon (41), Luke Wilson (45)
Elle Woods loves beauty salons, shopping, and dreams of marrying a handsome boyfriend. But it turns out the guy thinks she’s too flighty. To prove otherwise, she enrolls in Harvard Law School and suddenly realizes she’s found her calling.
PEOPLETALK tip: Get a job
Psychologist: any guy dreams of a well-groomed girl, but after all, you have to talk to her sooner or later! Do not dwell on the relationship, you need to think about self-development. Confident, successful woman and the parting will endure easier – she knows that she deserves the best.
“This Stupid Love.”
Directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Recua
Starring Steve Carell (54), Ryan Gosling (35), Emma Stone (28)
There are several love lines in the film at once, one of which is Hannah’s personal life . She dumps her boring lawyer boyfriend and goes headlong into a relationship with the attractive Jacob .
PEOPLETALK tip: Go to a bar and flirt with the cutest guy .
Psychologist: As they say, the wedge like a bouncer, so the idea to start a new romance – a fairly popular with my female clients. The main thing is to understand what you’re waiting for – a light consoling flirt or a new strong union.
“Bridget Jones’s Diary.”
Directed by Sharon Maguire (56)
Starring Renee Zellweger (47), Hugh Grant (56)
32-year-old Bridget is trying to recover from the betrayal of her lover Daniel Cleaver (aka her boss). Just in time, the handsome Darcy appears on the horizon .
PEOPLETALK’s advice: buy some huge panties (guys are obviously attracted to them).
Psychologist: in my opinion, Bridget Jones is not the best example of successful breakups. Eating the problem is not the answer.
“Exchange Vacation.”
Director: Nancy Myers (67)
Starring Kate Winslet (41), Jude Law (44)
Iris lives in the English countryside and suffers from unrequited love – her boss is marrying someone else. Meanwhile, Amanda from California discovers that her boyfriend is cheating on her. The girls decide to swap houses for a time. What will come of it?
PEOPLETALK’s advice: it’s time for a change of scenery.
Psychologist: it is better not to switch apartments (in Russia it is not safe), but to go for a weekend in a rest home, to leave the familiar comfort zone, will be useful.
“Eat, Pray, Love
Director: Ryan Murphy (51)
Starring: Julia Roberts (49), Javier Bardem (48)
One day Elisabeth realizes that she is not living the life she had dreamed of. She divorces her husband and embarks on an exciting year-long journey to find herself.
PEOPLETALK TIP: See the movie title
The Psychologist: as in the previous film, the heroine decides to change her surroundings, and rightly so. Travel is always a new experience. It’s better to really go alone – so you don’t get bored, you’re sure to start getting to know people.
“My Boyfriend is Crazy.”
Director: David O. Russell (58)
Starring Bradley Cooper (42), Jennifer Lawrence (26)
Former teacher Pat Solitano gets out of a mental hospital and is about to get his wife back. But an acquaintance with the strange Tiffany and participation in a dance contest will change everything.
PEOPLETALK tip: Find a hobby
Psychologist: a psychiatric hospital after a divorce is too much, I think a good therapist is enough. Other than that, new hobbies really help distract you from your problems.
“The Other Woman”
Director: Nick Cassavetes (57)
Starring Cameron Diaz (44), Leslie Mann (44), Kate Upton (24)
Kate discovers that her perfect (at first glance) husband has been cheating on her for years. You have to hand it to her – Kate is not confused and decides to befriend her spouse’s mistresses. Women’s revenge is very insidious!
PEOPLETALK tip: befriend his mistresses
Psychologist: the movie is certainly fantastic – three beautiful women found out about each other’s existence and decided to team up. In real life someone will always pull the blanket over himself. My advice – the problem should not be solved with mistresses, but with your man. Forgive and accept (definitely could use a family relationship specialist here) or walk away and don’t look back.
“American Divorce.”
Director: Peyton Reed (52)
Starring Vince Vaughn (46), Jennifer Aniston (48)
An ordinary story: Brooke and Gary met, fell in love, got married and bought an apartment. Eventually the relationship soured and they decided to get a divorce. All that was left was to divide the property…
PEOPLETALK advice: try to make friends with your ex
Psychologist: it is important to understand when love ends and gratitude for a happily ever after begins. Breaking up beautifully and not regretting is also an art that speaks of inner maturity.
“My Best Lover.”
Director: Ben Younger (44)
Starring: Uma Thurman (46), Meryl Streep (67).
Rafi, a 37-year-old divorcee, and David, a 23-year-old painter, can’t be together. Their lives are too dissimilar and the age difference is too great a hindrance. Can they find a way out?
PEOPLETALK tip: Learn to be grateful for the time you spent together
Psychologist: the movie proves that there is only room for two people in a relationship. The rest of the advice (unless, of course, it’s a highly trained therapist) can lead to a sad ending.
“Eternal Sunshine of the Pure Mind.”
Director: Michel Gondry (53)
Starring Jim Carrey (55), Kate Winslet (41), Elijah Wood (36)
Joel and Clementine love each other, but their relationship is too complicated, and then they decide to break up. Unable to get over the breakup, Clementine erases all memories of her lover with the help of a special “Lacuna” firm . Joel decides to do the same. But you can’t just forget true love.
PEOPLETALK’s advice: if the situation is absolutely desolate, erase him from your memory.
Psychologist : I hope the technique will not come to that, otherwise the specialists of my profession will be left without clients.
15 best movies to watch after a relationship breakup
Let’s be honest, a breakup is never easy. It doesn’t matter if you caused it or your partner, it’s hard for both parties and not many people want to go through it. Heartbreak spoils the mood for a long time, and you just can’t forget about it. However, there is a cure for sadness. For example, time. You can turn to friends and family for support, or you can just create a special mood with movies about breaking up. A good picture can transform your life. You get to watch the characters’ experiences and share their emotions, and you get to see from the outside why your relationship was unsuccessful. Don’t let yourself live in the past, don’t give up – pick a movie from this list and you’ll get through the breakup a lot easier. You can do it!
“Annie Hall.”
If you want to find the perfect movie to help you cope with your sad mood, this classic film from Woody Allen is for you. In the film, Wooley plays Alvey, who falls in love with Annie. The role of Annie is played by Diane Keaton. The characters do start dating, they have a good relationship, but they also have difficulties. As a result, they decide to break up, and Alvie has to analyze every part of their relationship alone to figure out what exactly led to the disastrous end. Of course, no unequivocal cause is ever found. Alvy, already prone to neurosis, comes to realize how hard it is to live without love. Breakups are hard to get over; there is no easy way to deal with the emotions.
“500 Days of Summer.”
This movie will make you think about how sometimes all the effort you put in to get someone else to fall in love with you turns out to be completely useless compared to the love you receive in return. Summer’s character, played by Zooey Deschanel, doesn’t believe in love. The non-linear plot, built on flashbacks, unfolds around Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s character. This film received very high marks from critics and became popular with audiences for a reason.
“Fanatic.”
This film is a free adaptation of the novel by British Nick Hornby, only the action here takes place in Chicago, not in London, as in the book. John Cusack is a music fan who has problems with women. After breaking up with his girlfriend, he decides to go back to his exes to figure out where things went wrong.
“Breaking Up.”
This romantic film starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston is about a couple whose relationship begins to fall apart. Gary makes mistake after mistake, and Brooke feels that she is not too appreciated. She decides to teach her partner a lesson, but then realizes that the breakup hurts herself as well. This is a very sweet and romantic movie.
“Exchange Vacation.”
This is one of the best romantic movies that lets you remember the different types of love that exist in the world. In the film, Kate Winslet plays the role of Iris, a woman who has fallen in love with a man who cannot reciprocate. Cameron Diaz also plays in the film – her character Amanda experiences her boyfriend’s infidelity. Amanda and Iris decide to swap houses for a vacation and realize that true love is much harder to find than it seems. This is one of the best movies for moments when everything in life seems to be a complete failure.
“To Promise is Not to Marry.”
This film has become a true classic among romantic films. In this comedy, the plot follows the lives of five different women and four different men from Baltimore. The dynamic development of the plot is instantly captivating, the viewer empathizes with the characters and understands their emotions. The film makes you ask yourself some frank questions and helps you understand a lot. It’s a great film if you want to dig into yourself after a hard breakup.
“In the Fly.”
This is more of a comedy than a romantic film, so you can probably laugh even if the breakup was really hard. Jason Siegel and Kristen Bell star in this film. Their relationship comes to an end, but Jason tries everything he can to take the breakup easier. It’s a great storyline that will get you in the mood nicely.
“Eternal Sunshine of the Pure Mind.”
This is one of the movies in which Jim Carrey has a serious role. But be warned – this film may convince you that the one you love is really your soulmate. Kerry plays the role of Joel Barish, the guy who dated Clementine – played by Kate Winslet. They realize that their relationship didn’t work out, after which they decide to erase their memories. But then they meet again and fall in love! Nothing can change fate.
“Party People”
This is a very popular movie. The main character, Mike, decides it’s time to make a change in his life, breaks up with his girlfriend and moves to another city. Months change and he realizes that the breakup was a mistake. He still can’t cope with the pain of separation. If you need positivity after a tough breakup, this movie is for you.
“Jerry Maguire.”
Tom Cruise played brilliantly in this classic romantic film full of emotion. Jerry Maguire is the main character whose life begins to fall apart. He loses practically everything, the only person around is his fiancée. With her help, he returns to his former life.
“The Wedding Singer.”
This is a comedy classic, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The characters realize they are attracted to each other, but, as is often the case in movies, both are already in relationships. It’s a traditional plot twist, but the movie still turns out great. As the plot progresses, the characters realize that they are destined to be together and their relationship grows stronger and stronger. You will be uplifted, filled with hope and laughing at the jokes.
“Chasing Amy.”
Young Ben Affleck plays Holden McNeil in this romantic film, who, along with a friend, is very passionate about comic books. Suddenly he falls in love with a girl – but she turns out to be a lesbian. Holden tries again and again to win her over. What will happen? Will he succeed? This is a wonderful movie that everyone should see.
“Sleepless in Seattle.
Another terrific classic film – it’s been popular for years. Tom Hanks plays widower Sam Baldwin, who gets on a national radio show to find couples – he is signed up there by his son, who wants his father to find a new wife. He gets an answer from a girl played by Meg Ryan. She wants to see if Baldwin would be a better match for her than her fiancé. This is a great romantic movie with a great plot that doesn’t lose its relevance.
“Notting Hill.”
This film tells the story of William Tucker, the owner of a small bookstore. A famous actress walks into his store and begins a series of chance encounters, during one of which William invites the actress home. As a result, they fall in love with each other, but are forced to break up – but happiness still awaits the characters at the end.
“Real Love.”
This movie is perfect for the holiday season. It is built on the stories of different couples who are connected to each other. All of the actors in the film are of the highest caliber. You will get a deeper understanding of the essence of love and will definitely feel better about yourself. This film is inspiring because each viewer feels a part of what is happening and shares the experiences of the characters. This is just what you need if you are going through a hard breakup and want to feel better about yourself.
