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Why do I still love someone who treated me badly?
My ex was emotionally abusive and constantly put me down but I still miss them and think about them every day. It has be…
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Is it normal to feel relieved after a breakup but also devastated at the same time?
My relationship was unhealthy and I knew it had to end but now that it's over I feel two completely opposite things at o…
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How do you know when you are truly ready to date again after a breakup?
It has been 7 months since my breakup and my friends keep pushing me to start dating again. But I am not sure I am ready…
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Should I get back together with my ex if they come back?
My ex broke up with me 4 months ago and now they are reaching out wanting to get back together. Part of me wants to say …
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How do you deal with seeing your ex move on quickly with someone new?
My ex is already posting pictures with someone new and we only broke up 6 weeks ago. I feel sick looking at it. I know I…
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How long does it actually take to get over a breakup?
My boyfriend of 3 years broke up with me 2 months ago and I still cry every single day. Everyone keeps telling me I shou…
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Why does heartbreak cause physical pain in your chest?
After my breakup I have been feeling actual physical pain in my chest. Not a heart attack kind of pain but a dull aching…
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Is it possible to be friends with an ex after a serious relationship?
My ex and I broke up on good terms and we both said we want to stay friends. But every time I see them I feel pain and o…
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How do you get closure when your ex refuses to give you answers?
My ex ended things very suddenly with almost no explanation. I have tried asking why but they won't give me a real answe…
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Is it okay to grieve a relationship that was never officially defined?
I had a situationship that lasted 8 months. We were not officially together but we acted like a couple. When it ended I …
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Why do I keep dreaming about my ex even months after the breakup?
It has been 5 months since my breakup but I still dream about my ex almost every night. Sometimes we are back together, …
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How do you stop checking your ex's social media after a breakup?
I know it's bad for me but I check my ex's Instagram and Twitter multiple times a day. Every time I see a new post I ana…
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How do you rebuild your identity after losing yourself in a relationship?
I spent 4 years putting my partner's needs first and making myself smaller to keep the peace. Now that it's over I don't…
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What is the no contact rule and does it actually work?
I keep hearing about the no contact rule after a breakup but I am not sure if it's a real strategy or just something peo…
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Should I reach out to my ex or wait for them to contact me first?
We broke up 3 weeks ago and it was mutual but messy. I want to reach out but I don't want to look desperate or push them…