6 post-breakup activities to do by yourself or with friends in Raleigh

Calling all broken hearts in Raleigh: Here are six activities that will help you get over your breakup. 

Heartbreak is the worst — but it happens to everyone. Whether you were the one to end your relationship or you’re recovering from being dumped, breaking up is never fun, and it can be tempting to curl up under a blanket with a pint of ice cream and a Netflix binge.

But wait! Put down the spoon!

If you’ve just been through a breakup, there are plenty of ways to cheer yourself up around Raleigh — whether you’re flying solo on an adventure or grabbing a gang of friends to cheer you up. So, let’s have a look at a few great post-breakup activities in Raleigh to help mend your broken heart.

Reach peak catharsis at a “rage room”

Don’t get even — get mad! At a “rage room” like Wreck It Rage Rooms, a company based in Raleigh with a wrecking site and mobile wrecking events, you can grab a hammer, a bat, or a number of other implements and get to smashing.

Generally, a rage room will provide objects to break, safety equipment, and breaking implements, with a set time limit for you to smash. Some will also offer BYO (break-your-own) object options, so if you’re looking for a way to get rid of that hideous bowl your ex’s mother gave you, and get your anger out too, now’s your chance!

 

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Indulge in self-care at a spa

It may sound like a cliche, but some cliches exist for a reason — a little pampering just plain feels good.

Whether you want a massage, a facial, or a full day of indulgence, Raleigh is full of great options.

The options include medspas like Lorena Luca, which offers injectables and chemical peels alongside conventional treatments, to Raleigh institution Adara Day Spa, where you can purchase a full-day package for a mini getaway.

 

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Get away from it all at an escape room

Looking to escape the breakup blues for a while? One way to shift your focus, challenge yourself, and have a fun time with friends is through trying an escape room.

Not only will you be focused on the fun challenge of trying to escape, but the themed rooms can feel absolutely transporting!

Check out some Raleigh locations, like Nerd Escape Rooms, which has themed rooms that encourage you to take on personas from art thief to mobster to vampire hunter, or Room 5280, where you and your team can solve a mystery with Sherlock Holmes or complete a mad scientist’s experiment!

 

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Let the camera love you at a photoshoot

Whether or not you’ve started thinking about setting up a new dating profile, it can be a great post-breakup confidence boost to remember how amazing you can look.

Photography studios like Raleigh’s Revolution Studios can help you with hair, makeup, and lighting at a personal photoshoot session to help you look your very best. Some even offer dating-themed photoshoots, perfect for when you want to look for love again!

 

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Taste variety at a buffet

Even if you’re not ready to explore your options on the dating scene, why not explore your options in the world of flavor?

Whether you’re craving comfort food or want something new to tempt your palate, a buffet can be a fun way to indulge at a meal out with friends and try a little of everything.

Raleigh’s restaurants offer plenty of options, from Japanese to Indian to Mongolian barbecue, so whatever your preference, get to feasting!

Get cuddled at an animal encounter

After a breakup, it’s natural to need a hug. But if that already sounds good, doesn’t a hug from an adorable animal or hand-feeding a furry friend sound even better?

Whether it’s feeding and petting the friendly goats at Spring Haven Farm, saying hi to the fantastically fluffy residents of Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm, or taking a walk on the wild side with the rare (and very cute) mammals at the Duke Lemur Center, it’s hard to feel sad about a breakup when you’re in company this good!

 

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This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.