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Getting over a breakup B1

When a friend's just been dumped and you're trying to help them through it.

get over C1 — accept mentallyA: Did you hear that Mark is moving to Japan next month?
B: I know, I can't get over it. It was so sudden.

move on — continue after a change or difficultyA: Are you still upset about the argument?
B: Not really. I’ve decided to move on.

fall apart B2 — become emotionally unable to copeA: How's Tom doing since the accident?
B: Honestly, he's really falling apart.

A week after the split

A: How are you doing, honestly?

B: Bit rough, to be honest. I keep thinking I'll never get over him.

A: You will, you know. It just takes a while.

B: I know. I just need to move on, don't I.

Checking in over coffee

A: I pretty much fell apart when she left me, to be honest.

B: Course you did. Anyone would.

A: I reckon I'm starting to get over it now, though.

B: Nice one. That's the hard bit done.

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