What should I do if we break up?

A breakup can be tough; understand it’s normal, use these strategies to cope, and give yourself time to heal.

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Understanding Breakups: Why They Happen Breakups are a natural part of relationships, especially as you explore who you are and what you want out of life and love during your teenage years. Relationships might end for many reasons: differences in interests, changes in feelings, conflicts that can't be resolved, or simply because both or one of you are moving in a different direction in life. Recognising that breakups can happen to anyone and are often a part of growing up is essential in coping with the emotional impact. The Emotional Impact of a Breakup When you go through a breakup,...
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