Three-quarters of Brits reckon it’s best to consider a breakup as a fresh start rather than dwelling on the past, according to research.

And more than seven in ten (72%) believe it should encourage you to push yourself to try new things.

Research of 2,000 adults revealed the top tips to get over a breakup include getting rid of your ex’s belongings in your home (31%) and avoiding rebound relationships at all costs (27%).

And others recommend getting lots of sleep (20%), reigniting old hobbies (20%) and getting friends together for a night out as a fast-track to moving on (28%).

The research was commissioned by Costa Coffee as part of the launch of its Maple Hazel drinks range this autumn, encouraging consumers to ditch their old go-to autumn drinks and try something different this season.

And Sandra Ferreira, Beverage Innovation Director from Costa Coffee added: “Breakups can be tough, but after those initial feelings of loss, it’s often the start of moving on to bigger and better things.

“A change of season can be a great opportunity to try something different, which is why we’re encouraging people to part ways with Pumpkin Latte and enjoy Costa Coffee’s Maple Hazel drink range which this year also includes a new Maple Hazel Frappe.”

The respondents were speaking from experience in the study, as while the average Brit has experienced three breakups in their adult life, two thirds believe a breakup can lead to moving onto something better in the end.

When it comes to moving on, a third (33%) think you need to focus on yourself and not how your ex is feeling after a relationship ends and a quarter of us (24%) reckon a holiday is the best medicine.

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However, when moving on and dating someone new, six in 10 think a coffee shop is a great location for a first date, according to the OnePoll data, and 58 per cent reckoned they’d pay for their date’s drink.

As autumn approaches, more than a quarter (26%) believe the season to be a good time to start afresh and move onto better things.

BRITS TOP 10 WAYS TO MOVE ON AFTER A BREAKUP

  1. Spend more time with friends and family
  2. Focus on yourself and not how the other person is feeling
  3. Get rid of their belongings in your home
  4. Get friends together for a night out
  5. Avoid rebound relationships at all costs
  6. Work on rediscovering your identity
  7. Make as many plans as you can so you’re not alone with your thoughts for too long
  8. Book a holiday
  9. Listen to empowering, upbeat music
  10. Get lots of sleep