When things fall apart: Why breakups are so painful and what we can learn from them - Los Angeles Times

For each decade I’ve been alive, I’ve gone through as many breakups that really shook me. This, I’ve felt, has been enough heartache. No more for me, thanks!

I don’t have that kind of control over the universe, unfortunately. And as painful as breakups can be, they can be transformative — but only if we use that tender time as an opportunity for some deep soul-searching. So I was grateful to see   

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