At what point is stepping back self-protection rather than abandonment?

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Michelle Elman has had her fair share of heartbreak — but when her best friend of eight years ghosted her, she felt a new, confusing kind of loss When I imagined my wedding day, long before I pictured ...

PARIS — Marc* and Jean have been friends for over 40 years. A discreet but faithful relationship — one that lasted until they were 65. Marc always found Jean a little self-centered, but he put up with ...

It’s normal for us to need time to ruminate and go over a romantic break-up in minute detail when we feel like we were the one who was dumped. Break-ups can definitely qualify as traumatic events and ...

Let's talk about Ross and Rachel's breakup(s)... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Before I get into the second breakup, I need to ...