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Breakups aren’t the end of your life; they’re the start of a new beginning. Society tends to prioritize being in a relationship, but we’re here to tell you that there’s no shame in being single. The single life can be just as fun, if not better! This time in your life is all about finding yourself and reconnecting with what matters most. You’re one extraordinary person, and because you deserve to be happy regardless of your relationship status, we’ve compiled a list of how you can enjoy being single after a breakup.
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- The single life is all about finding yourself and strengthening your self-image. Rather than looking at the past, think about the future. You can enjoy life more by finding joy in what’s to come.[17]Thanks
- Being single is just another part of your grand adventure. Life is composed of millions of chapters, and this just happens to be the beginning of your next chapter.Thanks
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- ↑ Samantha Fox, MS, LMFT. Marriage & Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 19 January 2021.
- ↑ https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-defy-societys-singlism-and-embrace-independent-life
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- ↑ https://www.seventeen.com/love/dating-advice/a37274/reasons-being-single-on-valentines-day-is-actually-the-best/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-be-ok-with-being-single/
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- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a30439422/things-to-do-single/
- ↑ Samantha Fox, MS, LMFT. Marriage & Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 19 January 2021.
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- ↑ Samantha Fox, MS, LMFT. Marriage & Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 19 January 2021.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201301/the-break-cure-7-ways-heal-and-find-happiness-again
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intimacy-path-toward-spirituality/202107/stop-judging-yourself-being-single
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1070682848
- ↑ Samantha Fox, MS, LMFT. Marriage & Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 19 January 2021.
- ↑ https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-defy-societys-singlism-and-embrace-independent-life
- ↑ https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/relationship-breakup/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201401/learning-love-not-fear-being-single
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