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My Imperfect Life
My Imperfect Life
Danielle Valente

Yes, breakup guilt is real—here are the 5 things you need to do to avoid it, according to dating experts

woman sitting on the bedroom floor near her bed and looking sad

No one asked for a helping of breakup guilt post-split, but it's a very real consequence of ending a relationship.  

Even if you're not the one sobbing on the couch, a pint of ice cream at hand and breakup songs on repeat, the thought of putting someone else through grief feels torturous. How can you possibly embrace that main character energy and feel hopeful about your next steps when your former flame is nursing a broken heart? 

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