Sudden breakups can be traumatizing whereas mutual breakups can still have room for patch-up. Since it is difficult to cope with the separation, the scenario can also seem to be confusing. To know ...

When a romantic relationship ends, it can feel like a total loss. How do you go from being an important person in someone's life to a complete stranger? Experts say it doesn't have to be all or ...

If you are thinking about getting back together with an ex, recall the reasons why you broke up in the first place. Have you grown and changed since then? Will things indeed be different this time ...

Is there a foolproof way to get your ex back and get over them at the same time? Many on the internet seem to think so, but experts say there's more to the story. Often the intention behind no contact ...

Despite attempts at working through arguments and creating a rewarding relationship, some couples still break up. Nevertheless, romantic feelings can remain, especially when partners invested a lot in ...

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, Is it always a bad idea to hook up with an ex? I had a pretty serious ...

How long does it take to get over an ex? According to a recent study, there may be a scientific answer: 8.36 years. Published in Social Psychological and Personality Science in March, the study ...