breakups

In an article about the song It'll Be Okay an illustration of Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello on a broken heart necklace

Shawn Mendes Promises His Fans That ‘It’ll Be Okay’

Despite his recent breakup with Camila Cabello, the artist's new single emphasizes the love the couple still shares for one another.…

December 17, 2021

In an article describing her latest album, Jhené Aiko is seen here performing on 'Saturday Night Live with Jimmy Kimmel'

Bitterness, Growth and Moving On in Jhené Aiko’s ‘Chilombo’

Victoria Acosta, Southern Adventist University

The singer-songwriter dives deep into life, post-breakup, and gives her listeners the authentic healing she discovered.…

March 17, 2020

How to Make the Best of a Breakup: What Does Science Have to Say?

Abby Webb, Rice University

Something good can come from even the worst of breakups.…

June 19, 2019

How to Be Just Friends with an Ex

Sophie Westergren, Ithaca College

Sometimes, you really are better off this way.…

June 3, 2019

5 Ways to Manipulate Yourself into Getting Over Someone

Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego

Yes, you can trick yourself out of sadness.…

March 1, 2019

Grande proves that the most important lessons of a breakup come from within. (Image via Vanity fair)

Why Ariana Grande’s ‘thank u, next’ Isn’t Your Typical Breakup Song

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Move over, Taylor Swift.…

November 14, 2018

What You Can Learn About Love from ‘Texts From Your Ex’

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Laughs for now, results for later.…

August 14, 2018

Lily Allen’s ‘No Shame’ Gets Stuck Between Personal Growth and Staying Relevant

Sarah Penix, Ohio University

The album offers a retrospective take on the artist’s career and life, but often relies on tired pop tropes.…

June 21, 2018

Why You Might Still Hurt, Even Though You Dumped Them

Ellyot Chen, Pasadena City College

It's okay to mourn over your recent relationship ending. What's not okay is getting back together when you're the dumper just because you feel bad.…

May 29, 2018

10 Celebrity Couples Who Prove That True Love Exists

Brittany Sims, Temple University

Though everyone from John Cena to Channing Tatum seem to be splitting from their significant others, there are still many reasons to believe in classic Hollywood romances.…

April 21, 2018

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Being Friends with Your Ex

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

Don't reply to that post-breakup text until asking yourself these questions.…

September 8, 2017

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