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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Let’s not beat around the bush: Breakups—and the whole trying-to-get-over-them thing—sucks. Besides it feeling like a full-blown addiction, staying stuck on an ex can send even the most grounded ...

Breakups can be tough. Whether you were dating for two months or two years, the ending of a relationship is always filled with difficult emotions. And in those moments you may find yourself looking ...

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, ...