Ex-boyfriend

How to get your stuff back after a breakup

Jamie Beckman — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:00:00 -0700

You've probably lost a few things to exes in the "custody battle". That haphazard division of possessions in the wake of a breakup is never smooth unless you're dating someone who's obsessive-compulsive, in which case perhaps it's for the best that the relationship ended.

What you can learn from a breakup

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:25:00 -0700

Breakups are never easy and can hurt like nothing else. Despite the heartache, you can take away some positive things from getting dumped. Here are a few post-breakup lessons.

4 Signs your ex wants you back

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:31:00 -0800

He may have stated several times that he’s over you or that he’s fine with the breakup, but some telltale signs say he’s lying. Here’s how to tell if he wants to give the relationship another chance.

Dating tips for the newly single

Tonja Evetts Weimer — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:18:00 -0800

Did you just get out of a relationship and find yourself single again? Has the dating scene changed since you were last out there? Are you out of practice in meeting new people to date?

12 Signs you're in a dead-end relationship

Kori Ellis — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0800

If your relationship seems to be going nowhere, it's better to end it sooner rather than later. Knowing for sure that it's time to break up isn't always easy, though. Check for these telltale signs that you are in a dead-end relationship.

7 Smart reasons to break up

Tristan Coopersmith — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0800

We all know the major reasons to breakup with someone: infidelity, no common goals, abuse, loss of interest. But do you really have to wait until one of these biggies happens to call it quits? Wouldn't it be more admirable to take the high road and say goodbye before smaller things build up into one of the majors? Here's a look at some of the less severe but equally legitimate and smart reasons to break up with someone so that you can move toward a more fulfilling relationship.

How to really get over your ex

Kori Ellis — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:34:00 -0800

Don't let a breakup devastate your life. Follow these tips to move forward and really get over your ex-husband or ex-boyfriend.

How to tell if it's over

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:59:00 -0800

Some things just weren’t meant to be. If your relationship is going south, but you aren’t ready to see it, use our guide for signs that it’s time to face facts.

How to help your BFF through a breakup

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:02:00 -0800

If your BFF has just been dumped there are a few ways you can make things easier for her. Follow our steps to keeping your freshly-single gal pal’s head above water.

How to get your ex-boyfriend back

Kori Ellis — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:37:00 -0800

You thought he was your soulmate. You were sure you were going to spend the rest of your lives together -- but you broke up, and now you want him back. Follow these tips to get your ex-boyfriend back and keep him this time.

How to know it’s time to move on

Kori Ellis — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:00:00 -0800

My friend Sharon says she knew her seven-year relationship was over when she realized that she spent more time fantasizing about how to kill him than she did fantasizing about having sex with him. She was joking but it's interesting what it often takes for someone to realize it's time to move on from a relationship.

4 Signs your relationship is going nowhere

Kori Ellis — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:00:00 -0700

Are you in a dead-end relationship? Sometimes, it's easy to see the writing on the wall -- but other times, things aren't so clear. We talked to relationship advisor and therapist Dr. Terri Orbuch, author of Five Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great for expert advice and signs your relationship is going nowhere.

5 Signs he's having an affair

Kori Ellis — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:07:00 -0700

Do you suspect your significant other is having an affair? Don't start making wild accusations just yet. Watch for these signs that he might be cheating and then decide what you are going to do about it.

Dating again after a long-term relationship

Tristan Coopersmith — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:42:00 -0700

Nervousness and apprehensions about dating again are perfectly normal if you've recently gone through a breakup. Your heart is probably just now feeling whole again. Why on earth would you want to throw it back into a sea of potential heartbreakers? Because if you still believe in love and you still want to be in a relationship, you have to. That said, prepare yourself by following this three-part process to cleanse your heart, mind and body -- and prepare you to jump back into the dating pool curiously, comfortably and confidently.

How to exorcise an ex

Tristan Coopersmith — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700

After a breakup, thoughts and memories of your ex can plague you, and those self-torturing voices in your head can make your poor, bruised heart feel even worse. So what’s a girl to do to rid herself of the ex factor once and for all? Start by properly acknowledging and accepting the breakup, then use these ideas to disentangle yourself from Mr. Wrong so that you can be fully free to explore all that is on your horizon.

I dumped a loser! Real life stories

Kori Ellis — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700

We have all been dumped before, and every once in a while, it's our turn to do the dumping. Here, three real women of varying ages and circumstances tell us how they dumped their losers.

4 Outrageous ways to get over your ex

Kori Ellis — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700

We've all gone through bad breakups, and we move on in different ways. Sometimes, it takes a tub of ice cream and a few martinis; other times, it takes serious therapy. We talked to four real women who were in long-term relationships and got dumped. Wait'll you read how each of them got over her ex!

7 Stages of a breakup

Tristan Coopersmith — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700

Breaking up is hard to do. Much like the passing away of a loved one, breakups have stages of grief. Here's an outline of the breakup process -- and how to get through it.

5 Universal relationship dealbreakers

Tristan Coopersmith — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700

Everyone has his flaws. If couples didn't compromise, there would be no such thing as long-term relationships. But there are some things you should never put up with in a relationship. Here are five of these dealbreakers -- and if any of this is going on, it's time to break up.

15 ways to move on after a breakup

SheKnows Love & Sex Experts — Sun, 30 May 2010 18:27:00 -0700

If you've recently broken up with the supposed love of your life, here are 15 sure-fire ways to get over him and move on to greener pastures.