How to Heal From Heartbreak

You’re experiencing a profound form of grief that can make you physically ill. These steps will give you a chance to heal.

Use “negative reappraisal,” and understand you have work to do—time alone may not be enough.

BONUS WATCH: Guy also gave a TED Talk on heartbreak.

Yes, block your ex.

These are the best breakup songs to help heal your heart.

For breakups, heartache, and unrequited love. More “screw Cupid” than “Be mine.”

Sometimes a good breakup quote can be the thing that helps you be strong or move on when you’re dealing with heartbreak and the concern that you will never be whole again. (You will be, we promise!)

Here’s an eclectic list of books to read after a breakup, featuring a mix of novels and non-fiction. First comes sadness, then distraction, then putting your life back together — and there’s even some romance for when you’re ready to think about happy endings again.

Like Taylor Swift, karma is our boyfriend.

“The Museum of Broken Relationships is a collection of ordinary objects hung on walls...all donated by strangers, each accompanied by a story.”

This site is a repository of things to do, watch, read, listen to, and think during times of heartache. Here you’ll explore more than 400 suggestions from real human beings who have been through the pain you’re feeling now.

BONUS LISTEN: This episode of the Death, Sex & Money podcast inspired Emily to create the Breakup Survival Guide.