Grieving a breakup is a profound and often surprising process of mourning. While the end of a relationship is not a physical death, the pain is real and should not be minimized. It is the death of a shared future, companionship, physical intimacy with that person, and of a specific identity you held within that partnership. Whether a long marriage or a brief but intense romance, the pain of breakup grief is valid and requires time and attention to heal. Acknowledging the grie

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