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What We Can Learn From Rihanna About Relationships [EXPERT]
Is Rihanna capable of ending her relationship with Chris Brown?

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.

28 Ways To Move On From A Past Relationship [EXPERT]
There's no need to look back.

28 Ways To Move On From A Past Relationship [EXPERT]

When a relationship is over, let go and move on in a healthy way to attract the right one for you.

When a relationship is over, it's time to let go. Holding on to a past love clutters up your heart and mind. Letting go opens up the space and possibilities to attract the partner of your dreams. Try these things to stop dwelling on the relationship you had with your ex.

4 Reasons Why Sex With An Ex Is A Bad Idea [EXPERT]
As Tom Petty once said, "it's time to move on."

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.

How To Regain Your Sense Of Control After A Breakup [EXPERT]
Stop trying to control the uncontrollable!

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]

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.

"It's Complicated..." [EXPERT]

"It's Complicated..." [EXPERT]

There was a crossover between my new boyfriend and my ex.

I have been dating my bf since November 2010. He was the one who proposed me when I was dragging my relationship with my ex, and when I broke up with my ex, he expressed his feelings towards me. He respected me dating with my ex, and didnt push his feelings onto me, only until I had completely broken up with my ex. Just last year we have been continuously fighting over little issues, that can be easily solved and dealt. Most of the times I broke up temporarily but he convinced me and I convinced myself to get back to him. Sometimes he broke up too and i convinced to get him back.

5 Quotes To Help You Get Over Your Breakup [PHOTOS]
"You don't need a relationship to define who you are." Oldie but goodie.

5 Quotes To Help You Get Over Your Breakup [PHOTOS]

Quotes that will inspire you to forget your ex and move on.

We compiled five quotes that will inspire you to stop stalking his new girlfriend on Facebook. Often, it takes the words of others to help knock some sense into our heads.

My Ex Is Famous And So Am I: Breaking Up In The Limelight
The author and star of 'Dating Rules From My Future Self,' Shiri Appleby

My Ex Is Famous And So Am I: Breaking Up In The Limelight

The 'Roswell' & 'Life Unexpected' actress opens up about her painful Hollywood breakup.

Breaking up is my least favorite thing in the world to do. How did something so good get so bad so fast? It boggles my mind. I toss. I turn. I emotionally vomit my pain on anyone who'll listen. I'm awful at breaking up, especially when the person I'm not so thrilled about breaking up with is famous. Why, you ask? Well, because then I take my wrenching pain to a whole new, obsessive level.

10 Ways To Get Over Your Ex [PHOTOS]
There are plenty of ways to get over him. Live it up!

10 Ways To Get Over Your Ex [PHOTOS]

How to move past a difficult breakup.

Sure, you broke up. But be honest, you still stalk his Facebook page and post vague Tweets that are about him. You've looked at photos of his new girlfriend. Don't try to deny it. We have statistics to back this up.

7 Songs To Help You Stay Active And Healthy After A Breakup
Stay motivated post-breakup with a good workout playlist.

7 Songs To Help You Stay Active And Healthy After A Breakup

One blogger's Rx for putting some pep in your step after breaking up.

Breaking up sucks. Even if the break up is really for the best it's so difficult to deal with the grief of losing someone who was a big part of your life. And when you're dealing with crappy situations it's hard to stay healthy.

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Know someone is cheating? Call him or her out on Cheaterville.com.

One Year Later, Cheaterville Still Calls Out The Unfaithful

Cheaterville celebrates its one-year anniversary with shocking statistics about infidelity.

Last Valentine's Day, men and women who had fallen victim to unfaithful spouses took revenge with the launch of Cheaterville.com.