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Let's Talk Breakups

They say nothing breaks like a heart (à la Miley Cyrus). Thankfully, our hearts are also more resilient than they get credit for and can be put back together time and time again. This is something our dating experts know well.

Here, you can get support and advice for surviving even the toughest breakups. Our experts offer comforting remedies to help our readers move on after a failed relationship and leave the past in the past.

Our articles hit every stage of the breakup process, from navigating complicated feelings to releasing guilt or resentment. Breakups don’t occur in a vacuum. They can be messy and extremely emotional, spilling everywhere.

Our expert advice takes this into account and offers thoughtful insights into processing grief, managing lingering emotions, and rebuilding your life after a relationship’s end so you can take back control.

We help you pick up the pieces by covering topics like emotional healing, coping strategies, and closure to assist you along your journey. With our experts' help, you can break from unhealthy patterns, recover from toxic relationships, and regain your balance.

What Our Experts Say:

What Our Experts Say:

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17 Ghosting Stats Broken Down by Age and Gender

Nora Adams

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About 3 in 4 active daters have been ghosted, and nearly half admit to doing it. See 17 ghosting stats by age and gender, from Gen Z to daters over 65.

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Why Did He Ghost? 5 Likely Reasons

Noah Miller

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When he vanishes without a word, it stings. Five likely reasons men ghost, from wanting only sex to an intimacy freak-out, and why it isn't personal.

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Dating After Divorce: 7 Mistakes Women Often Make

Joseph Nguyen

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A therapist who's guided hundreds of women through divorce flags seven dating mistakes, from repeating old patterns to introducing your kids too soon.

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Don’t Ghost: Kind Breakup Texts That Give Closure

Liam Smith

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Ghosting is easy, but it hurts. Get kind, honest breakup texts for every stage, from early chats to months together, plus when ghosting is okay.

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Getting Through a Lesbian Breakup: 7 Tips

Charlotte Harris

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Seven tips to get through a lesbian breakup, from giving yourself time and minding social media to leaning on community and deciding if you can be friends.

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Why Women End Relationships With Men: 5 Reasons

Daniel Hall

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Five common reasons women leave relationships with men, from burnout and infidelity to a lack of reciprocity, and why the decision is rarely sudden.

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A Website Helping Newly Single Moms Thrive

Amara Okonkwo

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Australian site Beanstalk Mums gives newly single mothers answers on divorce, money and parenting, plus a supportive community and communication tips.

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Rediscovering Who You Are After Divorce

Isabella Thomas

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Divorced Girl Smiling founder Jackie Pilossoph on healing after a split, handling life's changes after separation, and knowing when you're ready to date.

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How Romantic Relationships End: A Look at Breakups

Evelyn Garcia

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The warning signs that a relationship is ending, from communication breakdown to rising conflict, plus six factors that drive breakups and how to cope.

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Coping When a Lesbian Relationship Ends

Riley Hill

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Dumped by phone just before Christmas after eight months, a writer shares six steps to heal, from feeling the pain to forgiving her and yourself.

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