End of the Engagement

Psychiatrist Dr. Rajiv Anand says, "If your engagement has broken off, it is natural for you to feel rejected, have low inner self worth and hit rock bottom emotionally."

Whatever reasons your ex-fiancé gives you for the break-off, you will question your self-worth and even wonder if there is something wrong with the way you look.

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How It Affects You

Dr. Rajiv Anand says you may undergo mild depression. If you do, you will need the support of your family and friends to help you through.

If you do not undergo any treatment, keep to yourself and think about the broken engagement all the time, you are likely to go into serious depression. In this case, counselling will help you to a large extent.

Some symptoms that will help you realise that you need help are:

• You begin neglecting yourself
• You are sad all the time
• You stop socialising with your friends and family

If you have any of the above symptoms then do get the required help.

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Remember, a broken engagement is not your fault.

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What You May have to Face

Now that your engagement has broken off, here are a few inevitable situations that you may have to face. But you don't have to worry because you can deal with each situation:

• Look Who's Talking

Once the word of your broken engagement gets around, your family, friend and even people in your building will be talking about it.

In fact no matter what the reason is there will be speculation on why it happened. What's worse, each person will have their own theory about why it broke off.

Dr. Rajiv Anand Advises: You must understand that most common people feel compelled to get concerned about your life. Inspite of knowing the truth they will comment and even judge you. They find the need not just to give you're their opinion but also feel the need to predict your future.

As difficult as it may seem, it is best to ignore opinions and comments. You and your family know why the engagement broke off. You now need to concentrate on your future instead of pondering over the past.

In case a concerned neighbour asks you why, tell them gently that it is best that the past stay in the past. There is no need to explain your situation to anyone, unless you really want to.

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