Breaking up is hard. When we're in a relationship, we form an attachment bond with our relationship partner, and our attachment system is very powerful. It makes us want to be close to people we care ...

If the secret to a lasting relationship is good communication, then the secret to a lasting breakup is no communication. Hence the “no contact rule,” a post-breakup recovery strategy many experts ...

Allow me to introduce you to my favorite semi-unhinged post-heartbreak ritual.

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So, you're going through a breakup. You're in the thick of heartache and it can feel never-ending. But, rest assured: this too shall pass. But, how long will it take for your post-breakup blues to ...

Getting over your ex is easy when you understand these 5 specific things and why living in the past keeps you stuck. Once you see what's really holding you back, moving on from a breakup doesn't feel ...

Let’s not beat around the bush: Breakups—and the whole trying-to-get-over-them thing—sucks. Part of what makes moving on so hard is that reminders of your ex suddenly seem to pop up everywhere—and in ...

Anyone who’s been through one knows: There’s no rule book on how to get over a breakup. Your friends might encourage you to distract yourself by making lots of plans with them—but what if you barely ...

When you’re going through a breakup, who you call first can make all the difference in how you feel. Ideally, you’ll want someone who will listen while you vent, dole out advice at the perfect time, ...

A 2023 study by researchers at the University of Washington examined the recovery period of individuals who experienced a single breakup. The study observed participants over a two-year period and ...