Breakups are hard and painful.

Moving topped the list of the most stressful life event at 45%.

Ending a relationship is never easy, even if it’s the best decision of your life.

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While it might be a little easier for the person initiating the breakup, both parties suffer.

It might affect your self-esteem, affecting various aspects of your life.

Several factors come into play, like how you think of your relationship and yourself after.

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McBain added that it might take longer to recover if your partner initiated the breakup or cheated on you.

It can be even more challenging in a world where we’re always online.

Pinter recommends taking a break from all social media after a breakup to make the experience less painful.

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