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If you're cheated on...

If you have been cheated on, most people will go back with the person because of the history. I know we all hear "but you don't know them like I do" That's true but it's ... For detail, click here.
Is it ok to date a friend's ex?

This is a tricky topic and while many people have strong feelings against this (never! friends come first!), I think there are some gray areas to be considered. Ask your ... For detail, click here.
It's never too soon

When your spouse dies, you may feel alone and grieved. As a widow, you should openly express your feelings as this will help the healing process which begins with the pain of ... For detail, click here.
Keep busy after you've been through a rough breakup

For most people, getting out of a long term, serious relationship is tragic. No matter what the reason is, the ending typically is upsetting. Even though it may have be ... For detail, click here.
Keep your info about ex brief

It is normal to be curious about Ex's. I think if asked the question, an honest answer but brief is important. Until you really have communicated enough to know m ... For detail, click here.
Learn from relationships that didn't work out, instead of dwelling on it

The best way to deal with the end of a relationship is to consider what you got out of it that was positive and then go forward with that in mind. Maybe you learned somet ... For detail, click here.
Leave baggage at the bottom of the stairs

Everyone has baggage. Even if you think you don't, you probably do. However, while we all have it, either from past bad relationships, or situations we'd rather forget, i ... For detail, click here.
Leave the past in the past

A new relationship is a fresh start to let someone into your life and should be cherished. Bringing up the past and going on about your Ex's and the problems you encounte ... For detail, click here.
Look at it as an opportunity to further explore yourself

It may seem very hard to start over. Do not look at it as the end of the world but as an opportunity to further explore yourself. Take the chance to get insight as to wha ... For detail, click here.
Lose the relationship, not your life

You are a self-sufficient, intelligent female. You are strong, independent and successful. You are someone who can handle break-ups; you can brush the dirt off yo ... For detail, click here.
Make it easy on yourself

The first date after being married for years, or decades, can be so intimidating you avoid it altogether. The thought of eating across the table from a new person, tryin ... For detail, click here.
Moving on after a break up

After a break up with my ex, I was devastated but I worked hard to move on. The best way for to actually move on was to explain to my close friends and family wha ... For detail, click here.
New love won't replace an old love

I'm a widow and found the concept of dating again quite difficult for many years. I'm young - my husband passed away 2 months after our wedding day, after 2 years of batt ... For detail, click here.
One way to tell is if you're ready to date again after a breakup

If you find yourself in the position of dating again after a breakup, make sure you are ready to date again. One way to tell is if you never seem to get past the first date ... For detail, click here.
Post-divorce/break-up readiness rule of thumb

After a divorce, we go through a lot of emotional changes. We get through the different phases at different rates, but a good rule of thumb for how long you should wait b ... For detail, click here.
Put your ex's number on a phone blocker app and more

Break ups can be depressing. You should talk with friends. Delete your ex's phone numbers and pictures. Put your ex's number on a phone blocker app. Phone and text messag ... For detail, click here.
Take it slow if you're returning to the dating scene

Don't be scared to try dating again. If it's been a long time since you dated, just relax and consider this a learning experience. Many folks have been out of circulati ... For detail, click here.
Take some actions to avoid things that trigger sadness and reinforce things that produce joy

You are feeling love sick and want to get better? So you are a single again and want to feel better and stop feeling miserable. Give yourself time to grief about the relations ... For detail, click here.
Talking about your ex on the first date

On the first date, you should avoid talking about your ex if at all possible, as this can be a big turn-off. If you insist on talking about your ex without being prompte ... For detail, click here.
The difference between death and divorce

While we've all experienced the end of a romantic union, in one form or the other, it is imperative to be aware of the unique challenges facing a widow/widower. Reg ... For detail, click here.

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