Breakup Recovery

Breakup recovery involves getting through the early days, managing the emotional fallout, and slowly finding your footing again.

If you are in the middle of a breakup or still in the first stretch after one, this page is here to help you take things one step at a time. You don’t need to have everything figured out right now. Start where you are and keep your head up.

Your Guide to Surviving the First 3 Days After a Breakup

If you’re in the earliest days so of a breakup you might find solace here. I share my tried and true routine of handling the first three days after a breakup.

This article gives you tips on what to focus no when everything still feels overwhelming. Think of it as your breakup companion reading.

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Emotional First- Aid For When You’re Reeling From a Breakup

Rather than texting your ex back, you can sit back, relax, and read a few pieces here that will help you remind you about why you’ve broken up in the first place.

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If You Can’t Get Over Your Cheating Ex, Here’s What You Need to Hear
If You Can’t Get Over Your Cheating Ex, Here’s What You Need to Hear

I was never fully secure with them. I carried anxiety that I couldn’t quite explain, and I told myself it was worth it (despite the cheating) to hold onto something that felt so special.

If I could go back and give myself some advice this is what I would say:

What Not to Do During the First Month of a Breakup
What Not to Do During the First Month of a Breakup

The first month after a breakup can feel like a blur. Between sleepless nights, overthinking, and suddenly having a lot more time on your hands, it’s easy to act on impulse. People might warn you not to make any big changes — like getting bangs or an extreme haircut — and they’re not wrong

Should You Stay Friends With an Ex? The Pros and Cons
Should You Stay Friends With an Ex? The Pros and Cons

One of the hardest questions to answer after a breakup is whether or not you should stay friends with your ex. When you’ve shared years, memories, or even just a deep emotional bond with someone, it can feel strange—sometimes even painful—to consider cutting them out of your life completely.

Dating Advice for Real Life

Modern dating can feel overwhelming. It comes with mixed signals, emotional baggage, and new forms of complications. These articles focus on real-life dating situations. Here you'll consider red flags, green flags, and dynamics like age gaps that can impact a relationship. For practical dating advice that can help you build something healthier, this is where to start.

Figuring Out What You Want From a Romantic Relationship

Dating in Your 30s and 40s as a Divorced Single Mother

Small Dating Red Flags That May Be Bigger Than You Think

10 Green Flags that Mean Your Relationship is Built to Last

The Truth About Age Gap Relationships

The Biggest Mistakes I Made When I Started Dating After Divorce

Getting Back Into Dating After Divorce

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    Not Settling: Deciding You Deserve Better In Your Relationships

    Have you ever settled for something in your life? Maybe you were aware of what you were doing and resigned yourself..

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    Your Guide to Surviving the First 3 Days of a Breakup

    Whether you’re the one who initiated the split, or the one wo received the news, the emotional turmoil of a breakup can be overwhelming.

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    A 3-Month Strategy to Dating Apps

    Being someone who is good at managing different accounts, I always found managing the different personalities on dating apps to be a fun exercise. But the fun wears off really quick…

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Protecting Your Time, Energy, and Mental Health

Dating after divorce can quickly become draining if you’re not clear on your boundaries. It’s easy to invest too much time in the wrong situations. This section focuses on protecting your time, energy, and mental health while dating so you don’t lose yourself in the process.

How to Protect Your Heart and Mind in a New Relationship

Why ‘Giving Things a Chance’ May Not Be the Best Strategy in Dating

Why You Shouldn’t Explain What You Want in the Getting-to-Know-You Stage of Dating

What to do if You’re in an On-Again Off-Again Relationship

Dating: What to Do When They’re Just Not That Into You

The Obvious Red Flags I Missed Before Marriage

Breakups and Healing

This collection of articles offers compassionate guidance and practical strategies to help you navigate the emotional turmoil of a breakup.

If You Can’t Get Over a Cheating Ex, This is What You Need to Hear

What to do During the First Month After a Breakup

What to do During Your Break From Dating

Signs You Might Be Ready to Start Dating Again

Month Two After a Breakup - What Now?

How I Knew I Was Healing After a Breakup

After a Breakup: Things that Might Feel Worse Before They Get Better

Should You Stay Friends with an Ex? Pros and Cons

How to Support Your Friends Through a Divorce or Breakup

I very strongly believe that friendships form the bedrock of our most important personal relationships. These include more than the connections we have with our ‘bestie’s but also those with romantic partners and ourselves. At its core, friendship embodies understanding, empathy and mutual respect. Through friendship we learn to trust, confide in and support one another through life's triumphs and tribulations. My intent here is to explore these topics through my own observations and I hope that they will spark ideas that will be helpful for you.

Friendship as the Foundation for Romantic Love

Building Healthier Relationships