Things to do and not to do after a breakup

Healthy Ways to deal with a Breakup – Do’s and Don’ts

by Joel SchmidtBreakupsPosted on No Comments

Breakups are on a short list of some of the most heartbreaking and painful experiences in life.  Whether the breakup was mutual, a decision you made, or something you didn’t see coming – it’s a loss.  After all, you invested time, energy, and emotion into the relationship.  A part of your identity was associated with your ex.  Daily routines probably involved communicating with this person, spending time with them, and relying on one another for …

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Divorce – and Your New Identity

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When it comes to divorce, many factors – including details and context of the relationship, personal ideas about the framework of marriage and accompanying vows, and family/cultural values – impact the way one views and copes with the end of wedlock. For some it’s broken promises and failed expectations resulting in major heartbreak/loss and messy legal implications. For others, divorce is more amicable and the result of both parties agreeing that a separation is necessary.