A break-up can feel like the end of the world. And almost everybody goes through these jarring transitions at some point in their romantic lives, experiencing unbearable loss, confusion and despair. Luckily, a growing number of evidence-based strategies can help you cope. We talked to the experts to find out more.

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The truth is, our individual reactions to the end of a romantic relationship vary. They’re often shaped by such factors as age, gender, level of emotional involvement, and even our attachment style.
“There’s a wide range of responses to breaking up and it depends a lot on the individual, the circumstances, and how we interpret the breakup,” says Idaho State University psychologist Xiaomeng Xu. “For example, if the relationship had been abusive and you realize that you are now better off, you might feel fairly positive about the breakup. On the other hand if you were extremely happy in the relationship and the breakup came as a surprise, you’re probably going to feel very negatively about what happened.”

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