being broken up with always seems completely sudden and unexpected. you’re left in a state of confusion and anxiety, constantly stuck trying to analyze and figure out why the breakup happened. it can even make the person angry about not getting a proper resolution from their ex. they’re worried that they might hurt you or that it might cause a blowup that they’d just rather avoid. they don’t want the breakup to be any more painful than it already is. …

breaking up is hard to do, as the song goes, but recovering from a breakup can be even harder. so, honey, i feel you if you’ve got a bad case of the heartbreaks. but one thing that might make you feel a teeny bit less terrible is some of the best breakup advice the internet can provide.

whether you deal with heartache by club-hopping your pain away or by isolating yourself with netflix and tissues, sometimes what really does the …

when you’ve been with someone for a large part of your life, it might be hard to imagine your days without them—not to mention the changing dynamics of friendships or support from each other’s families. in the long run, it’s detrimental to your quest to find a partner you’re compatible with (if that’s your ultimate goal). those unpleasant steps might seem impossible at first, but with a little preparation, you can do a lot to make the transition easier for …

maybe there is cheating involved, and that brings things to a decisive but painful end. i negotiated for a compromise over and over but was dismissed every time. [via] “i had been dating a really great guy for years, and over the course of some months realised he wasn’t who i pictured growing old with, and that’s all there was to it. crunch time came when i went away for the summer and basically just didn’t miss him at all. …

a breakup or divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotional experiences in life. however, it’s important to keep reminding yourself that you can and will get through this difficult experience and even move on with a renewed sense of hope and optimism. you may fear that your emotions will be too intense to bear, or that you’ll be stuck in a dark place forever. knowing that others are aware of your feelings will make you feel less …