After Breakup, Who Says Your Feelings Have to Make Sense?

After Breakup, Who Says Your Feelings Have to Make Sense?

When your relationship first ended, you may have been far clearer about why the relationship didn’t work, and why your ex was wrong for you. However, you now find yourself having uncomfortable thoughts about the ex—longing, melancholy, and memories of the good times...
Revisiting trauma in the wake of a tumultuous relationship

Revisiting trauma in the wake of a tumultuous relationship

When you’ve had a stormy relationship that’s ended, one of the most tormenting aspects of its aftermath is that you can think you’re ok, you ‘re feeling stable, but then you plunge right back into confusion, disgust, and fear all over again. Chances are the more...
The 9 Stages of Grieving a Breakup No. 6: Relapse

The 9 Stages of Grieving a Breakup No. 6: Relapse

For nine days, I am exploring the 9 Stages of Grieving a Breakup. Earlier in the week, I wrote about the first five stages, Shock, Denial, Desperate for Answers, External Bargaining and Internal Bargaining. Today we are exploring the sixth stage of grieving a breakup,...
9 Stages of Grieving a Breakup No. 5: Internal Bargaining

9 Stages of Grieving a Breakup No. 5: Internal Bargaining

For nine days, I am exploring the 9 Stages of Grieving a Breakup. Earlier in the week, I wrote about the first four stages, Shock, Denial, Desperate for Answers and External Bargaining. Today we are exploring the fifth stage of grieving a breakup, Internal Bargaining....
9 Stages of Grieving a Breakup No. 4: External Bargaining

9 Stages of Grieving a Breakup No. 4: External Bargaining

For nine days, I am exploring the 9 Stages of Grieving a Breakup. Earlier in the week, I wrote about the first three stages, Shock, Denial and being Desperate for Answers. Today we are exploring the fourth stage of grieving a breakup, External Bargaining. 4. External...