Breakups

Let him down easy: How these real women did it

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Telling someone you're no longer interested is bad enough after one date and just gets harder with every passing day. Whether you're in a relationship that needs to end or you've been on a few dates and you're just not feeling it, we have some advice on how to reject someone without coming across as a horrible person.

Real story: Why I broke off my engagement

Monica Beyer — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 -0700

Accepting an engagement is a huge step in a relationship — and breaking one off is just as monumental. We talk with Nicole who is successfully married, but not before she ended her prior engagement. How do you know if you're making the right choice?

Love dilemma: Why didn’t my relationship survive the holidays?

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 05:00:00 -0800

The holidays can be highly stressful for even the most solid couples, and if your relationship ended up on the rocks at some point during the festive season, you're likely not alone. We have some insight into a few things that may have caused your post-holiday breakup.

What to consider before filing for divorce online

Jennifer Brandt — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:00:00 -0800

The internet is full of endless possibilities. You can shop online, take classes online and watch your favorite TV shows and movies online. But what about using the internet to get a divorce?

5 Outrageous ways to get over a breakup with food

Jamie Beckman — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0700

When you've just been dumped, especially over the phone, email, a text message, or — heaven forbid — a Gchat message, searching for a way to calm yourself can lead to cutting a path directly to the refrigerator. But why do something as pedestrian as eating an entire box of Donut Gems when you can do something a touch more inventive? Come along on our humorous journey...

It's not you, it's me: How to break up the right way

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Breaking up is never easy. Even if you know for certain you need out of this relationship and you can’t wait to be single, doing the deed can still be painful. To avoid a botched breakup, there are some important rules to follow before saying goodbye.

3 Things we've learned from celebrity breakups

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Celebrities hook up and break up so often it’s tough to keep track of who’s dating who. While we love a good tabloid story, star-powered couples ending their relationships can also teach us a thing or two about breakups, love and dating.

How to help your BFF through a breakup

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:00:00 -0700

So your best friend just got the rug pulled out from under her and she’s a mess. Obviously you want to be there for her, but it’s tough to know where to start when someone is dealing with fresh heartache. If you want to help her, we can help you do it in just a few simple but effective steps.

When cheating causes a breakup: Hollywood edition

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0700

In the wake of the recent Kristen Stewart cheating scandal, in which the Twilight star allegedly stepped out on off and on-screen leading man Robert Pattinson, we wanted to dig a little deeper into what it means for relationships when people stray.

3 Things to avoid after a summer breakup

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Breakups are hard to deal with and they can make even the most well-adjusted people do things they might regret later. Summer breakups? Those can be even harder to handle. While you’re allowed to be angry, upset and frustrated , we do strongly advise against any of the following post-breakup temptations.

Ex be-gone: Get rid of the ghosts of exes past

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 05:00:00 -0700

One of the biggest things that could be standing in the way of you finding the right person or allowing yourself to build lasting connections with the guys you do like is your inability to let go of the baggage from breakups past. If you feel particularly unlucky in love and you think your past relationships may be to blame, we’re here to help.

Brandi Glanville's breakup makeover advice

Brandi Glanville — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Brandi Glanville, reality star, model and single mom of two active boys, is dishing her top tips for everything from beauty and fashion to fitness and nutrition in her new column for SheKnows! Up today? Her tips for dealing with a breakup in style!

Are you ready to move on? 4 No-fail ways to tell

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 22 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700

There are times when you know immediately that a relationship is over. When all of a sudden you can’t stand to look at him and everything he says or does makes you want to cringe or roll your eyes. But other times things are not so cut and dry and you’re just not totally sure that breaking up is the right thing to do. To help ease your confusion, we came up with four no-fail signs it’s time to do the deed and hit the road.

10 Steps to get rid of your boyfriend

Jamie Beckman — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Is your man a total nuisance? Are you dying to kick him to the curb, immediately if not sooner? You're in luck! We hereby present 10 things that will make him run — not walk — in the other direction, leaving you free to pursue other interests. But be warned: These suggestions are potent. Use at your own risk!

Mastering the art of rejection

Tess Paras — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700

There are times when you won’t get cast as a girlfriend. In this special series, "Act like you know," I share how many of the vital lessons I've learned as an actress have helped me navigate the dating world. Take it from a professional -- there’s an art to rejection .

10 Things not to do after a breakup

Laura Dave — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700

In my new novel The First Husband, the protagonist Annie Adams is a travel writer whose life changes on a dime. Out of nowhere, her longtime boyfriend walks into the home they’ve been sharing for years and unceremoniously tells her he is leaving her. While a lot of women would take this opportunity to wallow in a big bowl of Ben & Jerry’s, Annie makes a different decision. She walks into a bar, starts talking to an adorable chef named Griffin. And marries him. Regardless of how this ultimately works out for Annie , one could rightly say that walking into a bar and marrying the first man you talk to is a rash decision. Here are several other things that are wise to avoid after a breakup.

Breakup stories: The weird, the sad & the just plain funny

Haley Buntrock — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Learn and laugh from these breakup stories provided by SheKnows editors and team members who shall remain nameless for obvious reasons. From weird fetishes to double lives, these stories will work out your funny bone and give your aching heart a rest!

Use Pinterest to get over a breakup

Jamie Beckman — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0700

So you kicked him to the curb! Or maybe you're the one who got booted. Either way, congratulations on your breakup! Your life is opening up all around you — and here's how to embrace it: Visualize your new life without your ex on a big ol' canvas: a "wish board." Read on for how to do this 21st century style, using Pinterest.

16 Relationship deal breakers

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0700

No guy is perfect — and we're thankful for that, because we like quirk! But sometimes a man's less-than-pleasant traits can mean the difference between hanging onto him and cutting him loose. So in the spirit of March Madness bracket fever, we'd like to present the SheKnows Relationship Dealbreaker bracket — grab a pen, furrow your brow and make the call: Which big relationship sin is the most heinous? You don't have to tell us whether you're speaking from personal experience — but you're welcome to in the comments section!

5 Ways to get over a breakup

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:58:00 -0800

Breaking up is hard to do -- but getting past the relationship and moving forward can be even tougher. Here are five ways to get over a breakup and begin a new chapter in your life.

Relationship on the rocks: When it’s time to say goodbye

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0800

When your relationship is on the rocks, you’ll experience a lot of extremes as a couple: more fights, more tears, more unhappiness. You may make up a few times, but inevitably, the cycle starts all over again. So when is it actually time to say goodbye?