This or That Post Ideas to Boost Breakup Recovery Community Engagement

Need an easy way to spark conversation in your breakup recovery community? This or That prompts take the pressure off and help members connect over quick, relatable choices. Discover how these playful questions can lift spirits and get everyone talking.

Breakup Recovery 42 Templates

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Why This Works

This or That prompts work so well in breakup recovery spaces because they create a low-pressure way for members to participate, even if they are feeling vulnerable. The simplicity of choosing between two options makes it easy for anyone to join in, regardless of where they are in their healing journey. These fun, casual choices can break the ice and foster a sense of belonging.

Engagement increases when members see that participation does not require lengthy or emotional responses. Lighthearted topics offer a welcome distraction and help community members reconnect with themselves and others, building positive momentum and trust. By encouraging spontaneous sharing, This or That posts help transform passive lurkers into active contributors.

42 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

Heartbreak ice cream or heartbreak playlist - which helps you more?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Heartbreak ice cream or heartbreak playlist - which helps you more? Tell us your go-to!"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #coping #fun #engagement
2

Solo movie night or call a friend - what is your comfort choice?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Solo movie night or call a friend - what is your comfort choice? I always go for a movie."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #comfort #choices
3

Morning walks or late-night journaling - which one feels more healing?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Morning walks or late-night journaling - which one feels more healing? I love my morning walks."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #healing #habits
4

Rereading old messages or deleting them all?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Rereading old messages or deleting them all? I went for deleting."

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #digital #letting-go
5

Talking things out or keeping it private?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Talking things out or keeping it private? I usually keep it private."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #communication #personal
6

Power ballads or chill acoustic tunes to lift your mood?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Power ballads or chill acoustic tunes to lift your mood? I love a good power ballad!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #music #mood
7

New hobby or self-care routine - which would you try first?

πŸ’‘ Example: "New hobby or self-care routine - which would you try first? I started painting."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #self-care #growth
8

Pet therapy or retail therapy for a pick-me-up?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Pet therapy or retail therapy for a pick-me-up? My cat always cheers me up."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #fun #coping
9

Stay in pajamas or dress up to feel better?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Stay in pajamas or dress up to feel better? Pajamas for me!"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #mood #routine
10

Solo travel or staycation for some 'me' time?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Solo travel or staycation for some 'me' time? Staycation is my go-to."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #travel #self-care
11

Block your ex or just mute them?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Block your ex or just mute them? I blocked mine."

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Top #digital #boundaries
12

Share your story or listen to others first?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Share your story or listen to others first? I usually listen first."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #community #engagement
13

Comedy movies or drama series for a mood lift?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Comedy movies or drama series for a mood lift? Comedy all the way."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #entertainment #mood
14

Rebound dating apps or focus on self-love right now?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Rebound dating apps or focus on self-love right now? Self-love for me."

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Top #dating #self-love
15

Vent to a friend or write in your journal?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Vent to a friend or write in your journal? I journal every night."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #support #journaling
16

Buy yourself flowers or bake yourself treats?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Buy yourself flowers or bake yourself treats? I love fresh flowers."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #self-care #treat
17

Unfollow your ex or let them be?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Unfollow your ex or let them be? I unfollowed."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #social-media #boundaries
18

Watch a feel-good movie or start a new book?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Watch a feel-good movie or start a new book? Movie for sure!"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #entertainment #distraction
19

Self-help podcasts or inspirational TED Talks?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Self-help podcasts or inspirational TED Talks? I like podcasts."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #inspiration #media
20

Group workout or solo exercise for stress relief?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Group workout or solo exercise for stress relief? Solo all the way."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #fitness #stress
21

Plan a fun day out or stay in with comfort food?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Plan a fun day out or stay in with comfort food? Staying in for me."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #plans #comfort
22

Share memes or inspirational quotes to get through tough days?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Share memes or inspirational quotes to get through tough days? Memes always help."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #fun #motivation
23

Try a new hairstyle or buy new clothes as a fresh start?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Try a new hairstyle or buy new clothes as a fresh start? Just got a haircut!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #self-improvement #fresh-start
24

Beach day or mountain hike for a change of scenery?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Beach day or mountain hike for a change of scenery? Beach please!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #nature #escape
25

Talk to someone new or reconnect with old friends?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Talk to someone new or reconnect with old friends? I reached out to an old friend."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #social #friendship
26

DIY project or creative writing to express yourself?

πŸ’‘ Example: "DIY project or creative writing to express yourself? I write poems."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #creative #expression
27

Cry it out or distract yourself with activities?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Cry it out or distract yourself with activities? Sometimes I need a good cry."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #coping #feelings
28

Go offline for a detox or scroll through feel-good content?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Go offline for a detox or scroll through feel-good content? I take breaks often."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #digital #self-care
29

Cook a favorite meal or order comfort food?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Cook a favorite meal or order comfort food? I order pizza."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #food #comfort
30

Therapy session or self-reflection walk?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Therapy session or self-reflection walk? I walk by the lake."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #therapy #reflection
31

Delete old photos or keep them for now?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Delete old photos or keep them for now? I am not ready to delete yet."

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Top #memories #digital
32

Try meditation or try yoga for relaxation?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Try meditation or try yoga for relaxation? Yoga is my go-to."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #relaxation #mindfulness
33

Text a supportive friend or write a gratitude list?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Text a supportive friend or write a gratitude list? I text my bestie."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #support #gratitude
34

FaceTime call or voice memo for checking in?

πŸ’‘ Example: "FaceTime call or voice memo for checking in? I love voice memos."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #communication #check-in
35

Try something spontaneous or stick to your routine?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Try something spontaneous or stick to your routine? I need routine right now."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #change #routine
36

Funny cat videos or uplifting dog videos for a smile?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Funny cat videos or uplifting dog videos for a smile? Cat videos always win."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #fun #animals
37

Send a letter (even if you do not send it) or just let it go?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Send a letter (even if you do not send it) or just let it go? I wrote a letter and never sent it."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #expression #closure
38

Try a guided meditation or relaxing bath after a tough day?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Try a guided meditation or relaxing bath after a tough day? Baths relax me most."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #relaxation #self-care
39

Reconnect with family or spend time alone to recharge?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Reconnect with family or spend time alone to recharge? Alone time for sure."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #family #alone-time
40

Plan a future adventure or focus on enjoying today?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Plan a future adventure or focus on enjoying today? I need to focus on today."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #future #mindfulness
41

Gift yourself a new book or a cozy blanket?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Gift yourself a new book or a cozy blanket? Blanket for me."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #self-care #treat
42

Start a gratitude journal or vision board for your next chapter?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Start a gratitude journal or vision board for your next chapter? I am working on a vision board."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #journaling #goals

How to Use These Templates

To use these templates, simply copy and paste one into your group, forum, or social channel. Set a relaxed tone by sharing your own answer first, and encourage others to chime in. Rotate different prompts throughout the week to keep discussions fresh. For added connection, ask members to explain their choice, but keep it optional so participation stays easy and fun.

Best Practices

  • Keep choices light and non-judgmental to ensure a safe space.
  • Rotate prompts at different times to reach more members.
  • Share your own answer to model participation.
  • Encourage, but never require, explanations for choices.
  • Acknowledge all responses to increase engagement.

All Platforms Tips

This or That prompts work across all platforms. For groups or forums, pin the question for ongoing visibility. On chat or social channels, use emojis or images to add visual appeal. Always watch for member tone and steer away from topics that could trigger difficult emotions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tailor 'This or That' prompts to address common breakup recovery milestones, like moving on vs. reflecting?

Consider framing questions around recognizable stages, such as 'Ready to clear out mementos vs. Prefer to keep them for now?' or 'Open to dating again vs. Focusing on self-healing.' This encourages members to reflect on their progress and reduces feelings of isolation by showing diverse recovery experiences.

What are some effective 'This or That' questions for navigating co-parenting challenges after a breakup?

Use prompts like 'Joint custody handovers: Text updates vs. In-person conversations?' or 'Shared milestone celebrations: Together vs. Separately?' These address real co-parenting scenarios, encourage empathy, and open up discussion about successful coping techniques.

How do I keep 'This or That' posts sensitive when discussing emotional triggers such as seeing an ex’s social media updates?

Frame prompts gently and offer supportive language, such as 'Unfollow vs. Muted stories?' or 'Block vs. Keep as a contact?' Remind members that there’s no right answer and create space for sharing feelings about emotional setbacks.

Can I use 'This or That' posts to help members set healthy boundaries during recovery?

Absolutely. Try prompts like 'Respond to ex’s texts: Politely reply vs. No contact?' or 'Sharing breakup details with friends: Open up vs. Keep it private?' These scenarios reflect real boundary-setting choices and can lead to productive discussions about self-care.

How can I use 'This or That' to address the challenge of rebuilding self-esteem after a breakup?

Craft prompts like 'Solo self-care night: Journaling vs. Movie marathon?' or 'Affirmations: Say them out loud vs. Write them down?' This helps normalize self-esteem struggles and lets members share their favorite confidence-boosting strategies.

What are appropriate 'This or That' topics for those experiencing grief or ambivalence about the breakup?

Prompts such as 'Missing your ex: Let yourself feel it vs. Distract with activities?' or 'Looking at old photos: Keep some vs. Delete all?' allow members to explore complex feelings of loss and uncertainty, fostering honest, supportive engagement tailored to breakup recovery.

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