Being recently single is a hurdle in life you'll just have to deal with on your own. You may be coming from a great relationship turned sour, or one wherein you've seen the breakup coming a mile away.

The love may have died on your past relationship, but it shouldn't be an excuse for you to sulk in a corner and languish away, when you should be celebrating your newly-regained single status by lavishing yourself with perks.

If you've had a bad experience with love, spend some quiet time with yourself and pick up the pieces; but don't take too long in doing it - come out and celebrate life for all its worth!

Treat yourself to a fancy dinner. You deserve it. You'll be amazed at how quickly your mood will go on an upswing with a single helping of rich chocolate cake, or a sip of exquisite, vintage wine.

Try to stay away from the places where you used to dine with your former hubby, of course. There are other places to sample good food, and if you have qualms with dining on a small table all by yourself, invite your friends and invade the restaurant en masse.

Consider on pet adoption. Pet shelters are overflowing with cats and dogs hungry for your affection. If you haven't visited a pet shelter in your lifetime, now's the time to do it. You're heart will melt at the sight of all the animals waiting for a master to take them home, so much so that you'll want to save them all if only you can. Pets are therapeutic friends which can heal your hurts, without asking anything from you in return.

There are times when you really want to get intimate - don't deny the urge. But if you find yourself missing a cuddle buddy, there are other ways to gain pleasure without the presence of a partner to share it with.

Sex toys are a common intimacy alternative nowadays, and owning a couple is accepted as the norm, with today's liberal mindset on things. You can purchase sex toys at discreet specialty shop, or if you're concerned about privacy, you can purchase them online with absolute anonymity.

Spend more time with your friends and family. You have to fill in the gap left by the previous relationship, and your close acquaintances will surely be up to the challenge of rebuilding your old self. Schedule a weekly night out with your friends; paint the town red or watch a movie - you can even go on a cruise!

Now that's something to look forward to. Spend the holidays with them on a backpack adventure, or go to Disney World with your entire family. Anything to keep you pleasantly occupied ensures that your emotional recovery will be as healthy as it is supposed to be.

If, by chance, you're willing to try your luck again, don't rush it. Try to go n friendly dates, with no strings attached. No callbacks, no second date requisites, just good old clean fun with a male companion.

Take your time before jumping into the next relationship; after all, you spent so much effort in regaining yourself that you don't want to waste it with a deliberate misstep.