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GETTING DUMPED

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"He destroyed my heart, and since he doesn't have a heart, I smashed his guitar."

Angry Single Blogger: How To Smash Your Ex's Stuff, Guilt-Free

The Anger Room lets you release your frustration, whether it's after a breakup or a tough work day.

It's embarrassing how many phones I've gone through because I threw them in a fit of rage over a certain guy. It's also nothing to brag about that I've gone through most of my glasses because I've smashed them to bits in anger over the same guy, then, because that wasn't enough, I jumped on his guitar in my favorite heels and destroyed it.

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

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.

My Oh-So Sturdy Camelback:  Will There Ever Be a Last Straw?

My Oh-So Sturdy Camelback: Will There Ever Be a Last Straw?

Getting stood up was only the beginning . . . .

by Julie Robinson   Jail was the furthest thing from my mind as I went about my day after Todd was a “no call / no show” for what would have been our second date.  In fact, I didn’t give him much thought at all during the week after our aborted day in the park with the dog and a Frisbee.  Is it possible I’ve actually gotten used to being stood up?  Besides, he wasn’t as cute as I thought he would be based on his picture.  Damn, he sure could kiss, though.  Todd

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Stop crying and get yourself to Happy Hour!

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.

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Ben Flajnik and Kacie B. in "The Bachelor."

'The Bachelor' Recap: Would You Ask A Guy Why He Dumped You?

Kacie B. made a big mistake when she asked Ben Flajnik why he dumped her on "The Bachelor."

Monday night on The Bachelor, Kacie B. followed Bachelor Ben Flajnik to Switzerland in order to do two things. The first thing she wanted to do was "warn" Ben about the evil Courtney, but the second thing she wanted to do was find out why Ben dumped her. Yeah, she made one giant, huge, unbelievably humiliating mistake.

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Have you ever dated someone of a different race?

Love Bytes: What Would MLK Say About Interracial Dating?

Also, love lessons from the Golden Globes.

What do guys think about interracial dating? Love lessons from the Golden Globes. Single moms like sex too. What to expect when going on your first date at age 23. How to turn confidence into sexiness. Is he really sensitive or just trying to pick you up? He still won't propose after five years. Do you buy anything in bulk after getting dumped? Ladies, have you ever paid on the first date?

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Signs that he's not feeling the love this holiday season.

10 Signs You Should Break Up This Holiday Season

How to tell if you're not the partridge to his pear tree.

The holidays are a time to share with the people you love most. Your boyfriend, of course, should be included in that bunch. But the holidays can also make or break a relationship.

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How one writer decided to be thankful for being single on Thanksgiving.

"I Got Dumped Two Days Before Thanksgiving"

10 reasons I'm thankful for being single, or anything else that comes my way, on Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving can really suck when you're single. I should know, I've flown solo to six consecutive turkey dinners. A few years ago, when I thought I was going to have my first coupled-up T-day in ages, I got dumped out-of-the-blue two days before.

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Nope, they're not just trying to avoid the inevitable Thanksgiving/Christmas fat.

Is Your Partner Losing Weight? They May Be Planning To Dump You

Researchers say if your partner is on a weight loss kick, you could be headed for splitsville.

Ladies and gentlemen, consider yourself warned: If your long-term lover expresses the desire to shed a few pounds, it can only mean one thing. He is planning on leaving you. Wait... what?

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The 5 Stages Of Break-Up Grief

How to handle the inevitable post-relationship roller coaster.

Breakups can leave the lovelorn rattled for weeks, months and sometimes even years. But there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Grieving a relationship is not unlike grieving a death. It's healing process. But one day, you will move on.

Getting Dumped Costs Women $782; Do You Splurge After A Breakup?

Poll: Getting Dumped Costs Women $782; Do You Splurge After A Breakup?

75 percent of women say their post-breakup shopping sprees were totally worth it.

If there is ever any good reason to spend $782 on yourself all at once, a heart-shattering breakup tops the list. You were wronged! You deserve to do something nice for yourself. But really, are we so materialistic a society that doing something nice has to entail spending a ton of money?