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.
Breakup styles: There are many, but they all hurt.
What your breakup technique says about your outlook on the world.
Sometimes life is so goddamn depressing. Well, at least your break-up style says something about your outlook on the world. There's that. Let's see what it says!
Learn how to avoid hitting the "panic button" when life gets tough.
How to move forward with your life when fear gets in the way.
On an Outward Bound in the mountains of California, I hugged the rock ledge and refused to look down. One hundred and forty feet of sheer granite cascaded to a hard landing on more granite and I wanted to hire a helicopter to rescue me.
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.
When your significant other does or says something that upsets you — depending on the size of the affront and the depth of your reaction — you might shut down and stop listening, especially if your partner's tone conveys judgment or derision. You may withdraw for a period of time or retaliate with criticism of your own. Either behavior results in a negative circle of energy and delays understanding and healing.
Taking a break in a relationship has become the easy way out of an inevitable break up.
What the heck does “We are taking a break in our relationship” really mean? So many people are doing it today & how do they get away with it? It is the same as having your cake & eating it too ~ you may as well cut off a big piece & spoon feed it to them!
Does it make sense to put the pieces back together?
Read this before you make an irrational decision to call your ex and say, "Let's try again!"
For one reason or another, your relationship ended and like many people, you want him or her back. You want to get who you had back and you've got a good idea of how to accomplish this monumental task. Of course, the relevant question here should be "Should you try to get your ex back?" There are good reasons and there are bad reasons to get back together with someone. It's all about examining the cause of the breakup and the reasons behind your current urge to get back together with him or her.
When a traditional ending is no longer possible, there are powerful ways to create your own goodbye.
Sometimes loved ones die suddenly or too far away. Jobs can come to a screeching halt without warning. Natural disasters wipe out towns, turning whole lives upside down. Sudden endings happen, leaving us with words unsaid and unheard.
Sometimes it takes longer than you would expect to get over your ex.
Find out why you still get sad on his birthday long after he's left.
Is it taking you longer than you expected to get over your ex? If it's been over a year and you still feel despondent on your old anniversary, take heart: you're not alone. In this video, psychotherapist, author and YourTango Expert Julie Orlov offers advice to one reader who still struggles with her breakup long after it's ended.
Part of finding more dates is getting right with yourself. If you're too busy listening to the conversations in your head, then chances are that opportunities are passing you by right and left. If you are stuck on past failed attempts, how can you be successful at talking to the person right in front of you? When you engage in these destructive behaviors, your relationships continue to suffer.