Journal Prompts for Breakup and Broke Heart

• 1. Write about a time when you felt sad or lonely.
• 2. Write about the first thing you did after getting hurt.
• 3. What if life keeps going on as usual after you break up with someone?
• 4. How do you deal with the pain caused by love lost?
• 5. If you could choose any superpower, what would it be?
• 6. Think of three people in your life who have always been trustworthy. Describe each one of them.
• 7. What’s the best medicine for sadness?
• 8. If you had to start over again right now, what would you change about yourself?
• 9. What is your most painful memory from the past?
• 10. Have you ever made someone else happy before? Explain how.
• 11. List all the things you wish you hadn’t done when you were younger.
• 12. Where would you go if you won a million dollars?
• 13. Imagine you just broke up with someone. Would your life be different without him/her?
• 14. Do you still think about him/her? Why or why not?
• 15. Tell us a secret story about a time when you were feeling really down.
• 16. Did anyone say anything out loud that made you feel better? Who was it?
• 17. What is your deepest fear?
• 18. Write a list of everything you’ve learned so far during this break-up process.
• 19. What’s one way you hope to move forward from here?
• 20. Look back on your relationship, take three words and describe what happened between you two in those three sentences.
• 21. Look at these two pictures: One shows the person you once loved; the other shows another person that you no longer love. Which picture looks more like you today? Why?
• 22. Is there a song lyric that reminds you of a special moment in your relationship? Copy it into your journal.
• 23. Make a list of all the things you miss about him/her. Then make a separate list about all the things you don’t miss anymore. Don’t worry about being objective. Just write what feels true to your heart.
• 24. Do you want to keep your ex around forever? Why or why not?
• 25. What did you learn about yourself while you were together?
• 26. If you could tell your former partner one thing before he/she left you for good, what would it be and why?
• 27. What is the hardest part about ending a long-term relationship?
• 28. Do you think your ex will try to contact you if you stay away from him/her? Why/why not?
• 29. You know you have to let go of your ex, but how do you feel about it? Why?
• 30. Write about an activity you enjoy doing with friends or family members.
• 31. Were there times during your relationship where you thought things would never work out? Describe one example.
• 32. Has your opinion on love changed since becoming single? Is there something you’d change about the way you look at relationships?
• 33. Take some time to write about your feelings towards your ex.
• 34. Are you looking ahead to future dates? What are they like?
• 35. What have you gained from breaking up?
• 36. Write about the last time you talked to your ex.
• 37. When was the last time you cried? Why?
• 38. What has been the hardest thing to deal with since losing your partner?
• 39. How would you rate your current level of sadness?
• 40. What kind of relationship do you believe you need going forward?
• 41. In the past year, who has given you the best advice about love? Why?
• 42. Do you regret any aspect of your relationship with your partner? Why/Why not?
• 43. Write about a mistake you made in your relationship with your ex.
• 44. Write about your best date ever.
• 45. Have you ever felt insecure in your relationship with your partner in the past? What was it about? Was this feeling based on reality or your imagination? What can you do to improve any insecurity issues now?
• 46. Share five things you think you will have in common with your future partner.
• 47. Write about a time you gave up control over a situation in order to help someone else.
• 48. How much do you agree with the following statement? “Sometimes it takes experiencing failure to grow as a human being.”
• 49. Did you become physically ill after this painful breakup journey? Why/why not. If so, how did that affect you?
• 50. What do you wish your ex knew about you?
• 51. Does your memory of your romantic partners include positive elements and/or negative ones? Why?
• 52. Write about the time you hurt yourself emotionally or financially because of your partner.
• 53. Tell yourself a story about why you should move on.
• 54. What happens when you break up?
• 55. What does it take to forgive someone?
• 56. Who do you see yourself marrying someday? Why? How old do you think you will be by then?
• 57. What do you believe makes people successful in life?
• 58. Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance? Explain.
• 59. Write about a time when you saw a sign or hear a song that reminded you of your ex.
• 60. What was the worst part about your breakup?
• 61. Would you ever want to get back together with your former partner? Why/why not.?
• 62. Write about a bad decision you made in the past.
• 63. What do you think is the purpose behind dating?
• 64. In what ways has your perspective on money evolved since your last breakup? Please explain.
• 65. What does breaking up mean for you personally? How has it affected your life?
• 66. What do you believe was the most important lesson you learned during your previous relationship?
• 69. Think about a time you had a very bad experience in your recent past. Try writing about those events from a different point of view.
• 70. Has there always been a person in your life whom you wanted with you forever? Explain. If so, describe him/her.
• 71. Are you willing to let go of those feelings in order to move on? Explain.
• 72. Describe an incident where you demonstrated great faith toward another person.
• 73. What are some strategies you use to avoid getting involved with new people?
• 74. Write one thing that you can do to make yourself feel better when you start thinking about your ex again.
• 75. Write one thing that you can do when you are trying to get over your ex.
• 76. What is healthy, inter-dependent relationship mean to you?
• 77. What three qualities do you look for in a potential mate?
• 78. Imagine a world without jealousy. Is this possible?
• 79. Describe your first love.
• 80. What do you think makes a relationship work well?
• 81. Describe how your relationship with your parents affects your decisions today.
• 82. What do you believe is the most important quality required to build strong relationships?
• 83. Have you ever felt like your heart belonged to someone else?
• 84. Write about a situation when you have given up something truly valuable.
• 85. Write about a person who taught you a lot about love.
• 86. Describe the best advice you have received regarding your current relationship.
• 87. Have you ever thought that you would never find true love?
• 88. Can you imagine being able to help others through tough times, just as they helped you?
• 89. In what ways has the course of your life changed after your last major breakup?
• 90. Has anyone ever broken your trust?
• 91. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
• 92. Describe your ideal marriage situation. Do you believe these things are necessary for happiness?
• 93. What kind of romantic relationship do you expect to have in the future?
• 94. Describe a moment when you believed in yourself.
• 95. How often do you worry about your future?
• 96. What is the one thing that will be hardest for you to accept about your ex?
• 97. When did you last cry? Why were you crying?
• 98. When was the last time you experienced real happiness?
• 99. You recently broke up with someone who you said loved you. Did your actions convince them or break their hearts? Why?
• 100. Why does everyone say that true romance comes with age? Does such a statement hold any truth in your case?
• 101. What kinds of experiences make you happy?
• 102. Name at least four emotions that you struggle against.
• 103. If possible, write about two moments in your life when you felt lonely.
• 104. What do you think the secret is behind finding real love?

Conclusion

I hope that these writing prompts have helped you during this challenging time. The healing process from breakups is tough, but not impossible.

And although this painful breakup story may still be fresh in your memory, I know that you will eventually recover from this and be in a healthy relationship again with someone who truly loves you for who you are.

Best of luck in you future relationships!