Breaking Up Features

Breaking up, moving on, coping with rejection

Struggling to cope with the end of a relationship? The advice and support below will help you get through it

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'It's not you, it's me' How to end a relationship gently

We've all been there. Avoiding the telephone, inventing brilliant excuses and wishing he'd just go away. Breaking up is hard to do, but sometimes it just has to be done

11 tips for getting over your ex

The boys at AskMen.com reveal how men deal with broken hearts and rejection...

A user's guide to rebound relationships

How to approach rebound relationships

Boosting self-esteem after a break up

How to pick up the pieces after being dumped for another woman

Dating Again

Susan Quilliam explains how to ease your way back in to the dating world after the end of a long term relationship

Dumping him (nicely)

Getting dumped is always painful but there are ways to cushion the blow. Sally Ann Lasson explains the etiquette of dumping

Eight pearls of 'ex' wisdom

Can't get your ex out of your head? Louise Candlish shares eight pearls of 'ex' wisdom

Getting over him: seven tips for surviving a break-up

Advice from ivillage members for surviving and recovering from the end of a relationship

How to maintain independence in your relationship

It's wonderful to lose yourself in your loved one but how healthy is it for your long-term plans to stay exclusive? Discover how to balance independence with involvement and make your relationship stronger

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