The Many Stages Of Getting Over A Breakup

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Or, actually, “I’m fine!”
Bargaining can happen before a breakup, too, says Burgess. “You may try to bargain with yourself to stay in a relationship that you know isn’t working. I know, being out of control is tough. The hardest part of this stage is coming to terms with the fact that we can’t change who our partner is or what they choose to do if they are the one ending the relationship.”