Breaking Up

The end of a relationship is more than goodbye: It's knowing how to make the least painful egress.

The Thoroughly Modern Guide to Breakups

How to end affairs with dignity and minimal distress.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/the-thoroughly-modern-guide-breakups

Adieu to All That

Choreographing an exit you'll never regret.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/adieu-all

The Pain of Rejection

It's real. Here's how to ease it.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/the-pain-rejection

How to Get Over Heartbreak

Cry. Wallow. Repeat. Now, change your life.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/how-get-over-heartbreak

The Mend of the Affair

Coming clean doesn't mean breaking up.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/the-mend-the-affair

Cinematherapy for Breakups: 20 Movies

Movies as "breakup therapy"...a great idea.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/cinematherapy-breakups-20-movies

Rekindling an Old Flame—or Not

Getting back together with an ex may be a bad idea.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/rekindling-old-flame-or-not

The older women, younger men cartoon

A new love affair is like opening a bottle of fine wine.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/the-older-women-younger-men-cartoon

The Breakup Text Message

A look at the increasing prevalence of digital dumping.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/the-breakup-text-message

The Real Divorce Rate

Why the odds aren't one in two

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/the-real-divorce-rate

Mom and Dad Have Something to Tell You

Talking to kids about divorce

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/mom-and-dad-have-something-tell-you

Weren't We Good Together?

Acknowledging the sadness of splits

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/werent-we-good-together

Remembering the Good

A split shouldn't negate fond memories.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/remembering-the-good

Dear Spouse, The Marriage Is Over

The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/dear-spouse-the-marriage-is-over

What's the Best Way to Break Up?

Incremental endings vs. quick splits

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/whats-the-best-way-break

Forgiving Your Partner

It takes work to avoid a rift.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/forgiving-your-partner

When the End is Violent

What drives a man to kill his wife?

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/breaking/when-the-end-is-violent