How do you deal with break ups when you don't want to break up?

Break ups are very tough, especially when you're the one who is stuck with all the feelings in the relationship...this may be cliche, but it really does get easier with time...I went through this a couple years ago and I thought I was going to die...but now, everything is okay and my ex and I are actually good friends...just give it time...try to steer as far away from her as you can for now.