Here comes the bride.....there goes the groom! Marriage can be daunting at the best of times, but if you find yourself with a Shane Warne wannabe, then it's time to bowl him right out of your life. Whilst relationship breakdowns can difficult at the best of times, it's important to realise that things do happen for a reason and some things are just not meant to be. Sometimes you may need to throw a yorker his way and get him out. So how do you cope after a serious relationship break up? Pick yourself up and try out some of our strategies to dealing with a break up the therapeutic way.

1. Circle of friends- Meet up with the girls and engage in a ritual burning ceremony. Anything that belonged to him goes in the fire, and whilst you're doing it, why not toast some marshmallows with your friends!

2. Meet and greet - There's nothing like a night out in town with the girls. Glam yourself up and party with the girls. Being out and about will help you to see that there are always plenty of fish in the sea, and lets face it ladies, some of those fishes can be good enough to eat!

3. Make over - Leaving a serious relationship can be a big change in a your life. Whilst you undergoing one change, why not revamp your 'look' and have a complete make over. Whilst it may be a quick fix and temporary remedy, it will leaving you feeling gorgeous.

4. Holiday - Take that holiday you always wanted! Organise a group of your girlfriends and go away together. Sometimes leaving the old scenery behind can assist the heart to heal. A happy, warm and social location will help you get out and have fun.

5. Engage in an activity that you have always wanted. Whether it be dancing, or tennis, start something new to commemorate a new beginning for you. It will also help you to meet new people which can be therapeutic as they won't know anything about your past relationship, thus preventing you from avoiding the dreaded questions about the ex.

6. Relocate - Whilst taking a holiday can provide some new scenery, you may want to think about a complete new start. Often leaving a serious relationship can mean leaving a huge part of your life. Sometimes it's easier to start a new life without your ex partner in a place where memories don't exist. Remaining in the same home or even the same suburb can be unhealthy and prolong the healing process.

7. Play catch - Take the time out to catch up with old friends. Sometimes being in a long term relationship can prevent us from spending quality time with our family and friends. Often when we find ourselves alone we seek those who were once close to us. Take the opportunity to call some of your old friends and rekindle those relationships.

8. Reminisce and farewell - Depending on the circumstances of the break up, sometimes it's nice to remember the good times. Cherish the nice moments, put them away and bid them farewell. Whether good or bad, all relationships provide us with experience one way or another. Learn from your relationship, and take with you the positives. Keeping hold of excess bagage is unhealthy, so make sure that you only pack the essentials before moving into another relationship.

9. Seek professional advice - Sometimes it's helpful to speak to someone in a professional setting. Counselors can offer objective advice and help you decipher the nuts and bolts without the pre-conceived ideas emerging or the judgements.

10. Time - Remember that it everyone deals with break ups differently. If you feel like you are taking a long time then that's ok. On the flip side, if you feel that you have dealt with the break remarkable well and have moved on quickly, then that is ok too. We are all different and experience relationship breakdowns differently.

Finalising the end of a relationship can be heartbreaking. Whatever the circumstances, it's important to engage with close friends and family during this period. Take the time to reflect on who you are, you may find that you learn new things about yourself that you didn't previously know.