How to Overcome a Relationship Break-Up

Moshe Ratson MBA, MFT The Wisdom of Anger Relationships Understand why a broken heart is so difficult and what to do about it. Posted June 4, 2024 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan THE BASICS Why Relationships Matter Find counselling to strengthen relationships Key points The pain of heartbreak is very real, but it won't last forever. Don’t rush the process of grief, as you risk leaving some unresolved pain and issues. With self-care, and courage and acceptance of the new reality, you can recover from heartbreak. Source: Gerd Altmann / PixabayImagine the person you love the most — and now imagine your relationship with them is over. The experience of a broken heart and rejection is very painful and involves a complex interplay of psychological, emotional, and biological factors.Elements That Make Heartbreak So DifficultPhysical pain. Rejection activates the same pathways in the brain as physical pain. This is why heartbreak can feel so viscerally painful.Lack of motivation. Romantic rejectio...