How to prepare for living alone after breakup?

[viking]

My DP is moving out after 10+ years of living together.

I am trying to make the transition as easy as possible, want to focus on the positives and make myself comfortable with the situation.

I am wondering if any of you have some tips on how to prepare for being alone? Both practical, financial and emotional/mental stuff.

Thank you for reading.

[smeep]

Friends and family. When my ex DP walked out on us at the beginning of 2009 (literally just up and left with no warning) it crushed me. I went into a SEVERE depression for a month, pretty moderate depression for another month and was still struggling with it emotionally for another four months. My friends and family were what got me through it. I invited friends over or spent time with my family as often as possible. The emotional aspect of suddenly being alone was so scary. I wasn't with him for several years as is your case, but I also had NO warning at all. I also didn't have a job (I quit it two days before he left because we agreed I needed to as it was really a soul sucking job) so I didn't even have work to help keep me grounded and distracted.

Just remind yourself, no matter what, it WILL get better and it could always be worse. That is what is getting me through my current situation. I've been in much tougher situations and, more importantly, I've made it through them. I WILL be okay. And so will you!

[MaWhit]

Rearrange the furniture to fill in the holes is is leaving and to make the place yours. Decorate, paint, make your home a new haven for your new self and new life. Remove pictures of him from the main living space and pack some away and put the rest in the kids' rooms. Rent a bunch of comedies and seek out laughter wherever you can find it.

[NolaRiordan]

I agree with all the suggestions so far. Make the place your own. Fill it with people you enjoy spending time with. Also do all the things that used to bug the crap out of your X and enjoy doing them without being nagged about it