O Magazine Speaks: How to Recover from a “Prince Harming”

Everyone's heard about Sandra Bullock's devastating journey as she moves on from the cheating man who left her heart by the curb. Many of us have been there, so what do you do when your Price Charming turns out to be a Prince Harming? O Magazine recently published an inspiring article that helps men and women alike get through what's not only a brutal time, but one that's a great ground for rebuilding and reveling in who you are and what you bring to the table.

Celebrate YOU. When someone's violated your trust, why not take the time to focus on who you are and what you have to offer? The decision to cheat is one person's and one alone. You can't control their decisions and you can't make the situation to go away. Sit down and make a list of all the things you have going for you and remember that they're all great things!

Trade Anger for Inspiration. Instead of spending your time being angry at the person who violated your trust, look at the bright side. NOW you know who they are. NOW you can focus your energy on finding someone who's worthy of your time and affections. NOW you have a world of love waiting for you when the right person comes along!

What You Learned Versus What You Lost. You learned something in that bad relationship, so why not celebrate it? Take all the warning signs and use them as markers as you move forward. By gathering up all of those points of learning, you're putting yourself in the position to avoid the same mistakes with a new partner. You can also recognize warning signs early on that your Prince Charming might not be all they seem.

Be Proud of Yourself. No one deserves a Prince Harming and you've placed yourself in a position where you can move on with your life. It's a difficult decision to end a relationship so be proud of your ability to dig deep and decide to move on.