Hello Stripey: I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to Psych Central.

Here are links to 9 articles, from Psych Central's archives. The first 5 are on the subject of healing from heartbreak. Then comes a link to an article that suggests a little space & time can help heal a relationship. Next comes a link to an article on mid-life crises. The eighth link is to an article on the subject of discernment counseling. And the ninth link is to an article that talks about how growth can be the unexpected gift of a break-up:

12 Ways to Mend a Broken Heart

5 Healthy Ways to Heal a Broken Heart

10 Tips for Navigating Heartbreak

Recovery from Rejection and Breakups

3 Steps to Stop Taking the Blame for Your Breakup

https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-a-...onship-crisis/

https://psychcentral.com/lib/midlife...-and-families/

https://psychcentral.com/lib/when-on...-other-doesnt/

https://psychcentral.com/blog/growth...dium=popular17

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