Seeking short-term coping mechanisms for being productive in school during a devastating breakup, and for comedy TV I can watch to help me through it. Long story inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 8, 2009 - 19 answers

Another mental health, break up related question. What about me changed so quickly? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 2, 2009 - 11 answers

How to go about the final talk, the post-mortem, if you will. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 31, 2009 - 28 answers

How do I break up with someone whom I love and am happy with day-to-day? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 30, 2009 - 28 answers

Help me get over a broken heart uber-style. I'm taking my recent relationship experience to the max and looking at why I do what I do. Can you help me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 25, 2009 - 16 answers

What is the best way for a couple to tell their mutual friends that they're ending a long-term relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2009 - 14 answers

I slept with my ex. He has a new girlfriend. Now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 7, 2009 - 52 answers

[Guy filter] How can I stop loving her? How do I get over this? You're advice is greatly appreciated, guys. [more inside]
posted by platosadvocate on Sep 19, 2009 - 50 answers

Being good to each other: The civilized post break-up period. What things did you and your ex do for each other to make things easier? [more inside]
posted by stray on Sep 19, 2009 - 19 answers

I need to break up with my boyfriend and move on, but I don't know where to find the strength. I have tried to break up with him several times, but ultimately, we get back together. I am in a tight spot, not currently working, and feeling terribly isolated. How the hell do I get myself out of this codependent relationship for good, when I am feeling so exceptionally weak? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 17, 2009 - 16 answers

I've made the difficult decision to breakup with a partner that I still care about very much. She is about to go on a one month vacation to see her family. Do I break up with her before or after the trip? [more inside]
posted by kramer1975 on Sep 10, 2009 - 19 answers

My Boyfriend Wants To Be Just Friends? [more inside]
posted by xopaigexo on Aug 29, 2009 - 20 answers

I think I will always sort of want my ex; I think I will never really feel OK about seeing him with someone else; I think I only ever considered staying friends in case maybe we could work things out eventually. How much of this should I tell him? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 24, 2009 - 27 answers

The break-up was the logical, sane conclusion to my doubts about my ability to stay faithful. The relationship of a few years did not have a future in a happy marriage--I needed more experience and growth, she needed growth, period. So why, over half a year after I broke it off, am I still wondering if I made the right decision? Why can't I get her out of my head? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2009 - 10 answers

Is it better to use email to break up with a partner who is traveling, or wait until they get back in a week? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 15, 2009 - 45 answers

Please help me put a mixCD together for a friend who was recently dumped by her boyfriend. [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Aug 7, 2009 - 42 answers

Yet another friendship breakup question. A very, very dear friend has disappeared from my life during the past three years. We had this amazing chemistry, which we both acknowledged... until she cut me off her life with no explanation. I have three actual questions on friendship breakups. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 24, 2009 - 43 answers

Feeling horribly guilty about the possibility of breaking up with a really great person. How can I articulate to SO reasons that I don't fully understand myself? And what responsibility should I take for practical matters such as finding a roommate to replace myself, cancelling mutual holidays etc? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2009 - 5 answers

I've been dating this guy who was pushing things along very quickly right from the beginning. I was unsure at first but after a little while I got on board and started reciprocating his feelings. Now he says we're moving too fast. I got angry and told him he was a jerk. But now I think I overreacted. How can I fix this? Should I even bother? Longish explanation inside. [more inside]
posted by roscopcoletrane on Jul 14, 2009 - 37 answers

Is there any point in relationship counselling if I have already decided to leave? [more inside]
posted by plechazunga on Jul 11, 2009 - 27 answers

I just broke up with my boyfriend and I am heartbroken and super lonely in New York City. How can I keep myself busy and meet new people? Help me out NYC Mefites/ breakup advice givers! [more inside]
posted by pulled_levers on Jul 5, 2009 - 30 answers

Relationshipfilter: When we're together, I couldn't be more happy. When the inevitable breakups come, I feel so empty and no amount of time makes me feel as whole as when I'm with him. I know it won't last, but I'd take the pain of him leaving again just to have a couple months of happiness. Advice? [more inside]
posted by pyrom on Jul 3, 2009 - 42 answers

How can I help a friend through her first-ever breakup? [more inside]
posted by Jacen Solo on Jun 25, 2009 - 28 answers

How do I get over feeling like a total idiot for believing in a relationship that she ended without a second thought? [more inside]
posted by buzzkillington on Jun 22, 2009 - 18 answers

breakup filter: It's been two months after the end of a nearly 6 year relationship (this was also my first relationship, ever). I'm still having trouble letting go, but he, evidently, is not. Help me stop comparing my now-self to my then-self, me to him, and who-he-left-me-for to what-I-was-worth-to-him. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2009 - 21 answers

Help me get my focus back on my own life and happiness and stop comparing/competing with my ex in my own mind... and stop having how I compare with others as a condition to my happiness/self esteem in general... [more inside]
posted by Chrysalis on Jun 16, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm in a relationship but unhappy where I live and planning to move. My boyfriend may not wind up joining me. Is it better to cut off the relationship or pursue a long distance relationship again for a little while? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 13, 2009 - 17 answers

Please knock some sense into me so I can get over this break up. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 12, 2009 - 22 answers

Why won't my ex move on? And am I ever going to stop feeling tied to her? [more inside]
posted by plechazunga on Jun 10, 2009 - 26 answers

This is yet another "we're broken up but still living together and want to remain friends," question, but with some complications... specifically, we had planned a Caribbean vacation for next winter, and she still wants us to go together... I'm not so sure that's a great idea. Long, drawn-out story follows. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 7, 2009 - 13 answers

I love my girlfriend. We've been together for two and a half years. Should we break up? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 6, 2009 - 40 answers

Can someone please reason with me? Give me some kind of perspective on how to care without caring so much that it ruins me? [more inside]
posted by 2X2LcallingCQ on Jun 4, 2009 - 23 answers

Any tips for getting over someone who you still have to live with? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 4, 2009 - 15 answers

What can I do to feel more positive and confident while riding out uncertaintiy in "transitional" phases of my life? [more inside]
posted by Chrysalis on May 25, 2009 - 7 answers

How to stop from getting physically ill from post-breakup stress? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal on May 20, 2009 - 19 answers

How to say goodbye to someone you love? [more inside]
posted by Direwolf on May 19, 2009 - 21 answers

Break-ups, moving, planning out my future, and everything in between. What do I do now? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 8, 2009 - 14 answers

How can I stop viewing my ex with rose-colored glasses? Everyone thinks he was a bad boyfriend except me. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 8, 2009 - 24 answers

Questions on post-breakup insomnia, anxiety, and making decisions about my future. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 4, 2009 - 23 answers

Two days after saying our relationship isn't going to work out, my boyfriend is communicating again with me, saying he was sorry about his behavior. Should I assume that we just had a heated discussion and said things in anger? Or should I assume he ended things and that this reach-out is a way to clear the air? [more inside]
posted by lunachick on Apr 22, 2009 - 20 answers

To piggyback on this previous question, should you let the other person know that you are severing ties? [more inside]
posted by blithecatpie on Apr 13, 2009 - 11 answers

Theoretically, I have an interview tomorrow for a dream job. I have a unique combination of educational and professional qualifications that have basically tailor-made my experience to suit said job. It's a great opportunity. But there's a catch--of course. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 30, 2009 - 40 answers

Is it wrong to leave a mostly-ok 10-year relationship because you've found someone new that you're passionate about? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 28, 2009 - 65 answers

What music has helped you get through a breakup? [more inside]
posted by E-Boogie on Mar 27, 2009 - 67 answers

Okay, it's me, back again with yet more break-up/move out questions. If you guys get tired of me asking these just let me know, I'll quit. Details inside... ugh... [more inside]
posted by big open mouth on Mar 21, 2009 - 38 answers

The SO and I are splitting up amicably after four years of living together. I have a friend I've known for about about a year and the sparks are flying. How do I discuss my need for alone time without making him think I'm not interested? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 14, 2009 - 19 answers

Coming-of-age Filter: My world is coming crashing down. Is this a sign? Should I just soldier on? How? Trying to be a rock-em sock-em robot and get back on the horse. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by big open mouth on Mar 11, 2009 - 37 answers

Should I compromise on monogamy? Can I help her compromise? Or should we call the whole thing off? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 11, 2009 - 72 answers

If you are living with a recent ex--and you can't move for a few months until the lease is up--how do you handle dating and hook-ups? If you are ready to move on, but they may not be, of course you're not bringing anyone home but at what point in time is it reasonable to, well, not come home at night? What is the etiquette in this situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 10, 2009 - 24 answers

I am suing my ex in small claims court for my Xbox 360, please review the evidence and help me out. [more inside]
posted by ascetic on Mar 9, 2009 - 31 answers