Dear Dr. Romance: Why Do I Not Care That My Girlfriend Broke Up w

Just because he broke up with you doesn't mean there's something *wrong* with you.

Dear Dr. Romance: This girl wasn't really my girlfriend but we pretty much were dating. I was thinking of asking her out in a few days. We talked today and she said she would rather be friends. I thought I should be mad or sad but the weird thing is I don't really care. Why? Is this normal? Is there something wrong with me? Please help! Thanks Dear Reader:

What We Can Learn From Rihanna About Relationships [EXPERT]

Can the Rihanna/Chris Brown story shed light on your relationship?

Rihanna was recently named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people on the planet. She's stated that she doesn't want to be a role model, but … well, she's on the list.

3 Signs You're Not Over Your Ex [EXPERT]

How to tell if you're still holding on...

When a relationship ends, it's natural to miss certain things about your ex. At one point in time, you loved them (or at least really liked them) and didn't think there was anyone else in the world you'd rather be with. But somehow along the way, things changed and you've parted ways. There's a difference between missing certain qualities about your ex-the way he filled your car up with gas or someone to cuddle with for example and flatout holding on to them, hoping for a reconciliation. Here are three ways to tell if you're not over your e

4 Reasons Why Rebound Dating Is Bad For Your Heart [EXPERT]

Find out why many women try but most fail at trying to win over an unavailable man's heart!

One of the most painful things to experience is the break up from someone in which you were connected to and really loved. Many people have a difficult time getting over an ex and will do just about anything to ease the loneliness and pain that follows the end of a relationship. Some will even jump immediately into another relationship while still attempting to heal emotionally from the lost of their previous love.

4 Reasons Why Sex With An Ex Is A Bad Idea [EXPERT]

Sex with the ex is comfortable ... but is it wise?

Breakups are never fun, especially when the sex was fabulous. Here are four reasons why joining the sex-with-the-ex club isn't such a great idea after all.

It's You...It's Really Not Me! [EXPERT]

If you have ever heard the words " it's not you, it's me"... get prepared to hold your head up high

I am sure you have heard the term “it’s not you it’s me.” Maybe you have used this yourself to let some one down easily. Maybe you had an EX end your relationship with this line. “It’s not you it’s me” can be seen as the largest relationship break-up line. It usually means it IS you. It is probably not just one little thing that you did and maybe you did nothing wrong at all. There is a reason your EX is not at the same level in the relationship that you are. He or she may just not be that into you.

Getting Dumped Could Be The Best Thing To Happen To You [EXPERT]

With a little change in perspective, it becomes something to be truly grateful for.

I was telling a friend about my blog recently, and while I was explaining why I’m so passionate about wanting to help women out there to avoid the heartbreak that I experienced during my single days, I had an epiphany. About all that heartbreak. I realized it’s actually a gift. You heard me right. A gift. Something to be cherished. Something to be happy about.

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12 Super-Fun Steps To Getting Over A Breakup

The fail-proof guide to curing a broken heart, quickly.

Heartbreak lingers like a hangover. You wake up but don't want to move, and your head is spinning. Sometimes you need the greasiest pizza down the street has to offer, and sometimes you can't eat at all. The only thing that sounds appealing is crawling into a dark cave away from anything (which is everything) that reminds you how sh**ty you feel. We get it.

How To Regain Your Sense Of Control After A Breakup [EXPERT]

Stop trying to control the uncontrollable!

One of the hardest things about the end of a relationship is the feeling that you have no control over your circumstances. Stress associated with uncertainty renders an already overwhelming situation even worse. All influence you once had over your ex has disappeared, and your instincts tell you to resist the situation, even if that's not the most helpful approach possible

Advice For Relationship Mistakes [EXPERT]

Now I saw what you said about the rule of thumb being three months, but my ex and I

Hi Essy. I really need some advice. Now I saw what you said about the rule of thumb being three months, but my ex and I have been ‘dating’ for about three months and in a relationship for about 6 weeks. I made some major mistakes in our relationship, like the fact that he is always hanging around his female friends, or the fact that he let one female friend stay over at his house on her way to Saskatchewan to see her boyfriend.

Kim Kardashian Deserves A Break [EXPERT]

Acting from fantasy or responding to intensity is exciting, but not the same as romance or love!

The split between Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries has been scrutinized to death and it’s always Kim who is heavily, and unfairly criticized. The break-up happened because Kim came to her senses and realized Humphries wasn’t the catch she thought he was. Clearly, she wasn’t tricked into marriage, but she was ignoring, excusing, and reasoning away things that should have sent her packing soon after they met. Even though many saw disaster written all over Kris, Kim didn’t even suspect it, partly, perhaps, because she wanted that wedding.