Did I take my own advice? I tried to at the time:

During the first 3 yrs. of knowing dearie, he and I broke up twice. Then back together happily.

Then he and I lived apart in 2 separate cities for 2.5 yrs. due to company relocating him and me refusing to give up my job for temporary situation. This was not a break-up but still it was painful for me for lst few months when I went cycling daily with the knowledge he was not in the same city as I.

I tried all of those things I suggested. it helped ease the pain --well for me.

(But he is part of my life happily now so am not sure if this helps. We're together for non-cycling reasons...of course. But yes, he did reintroduce me to cycling...so long ago.)