Coping with the end of a relationship is one of the most common experiences a person faces, yet few are prepared for that shock, pain, and frustration that is involved. This step-by-step program identifies the predictable stages following a loss, provides reassuring strategies for coping, and emphasizes strength and knowledge that one can for the future.

Imagine if we treated broken hearts with the same respect and concern we have for broken arms? Psychologist Guy Winch urges us to rethink the way we deal with emotional pain, offering warm, wise, and witty advice for the broken-hearted. Real heartbreak is unmistakable. We think of nothing else. We feel nothing else. We care about nothing else. Yet while we wouldn’t expect someone to return to daily activities immediately after suffering a broken limb, heartbroken people are expected to function normally in their lives, despite the emotional pain they feel. Now psychologist Guy Winch imagines how different things would be if we paid more attention to this unique emotion—if only we can understand how heartbreak works, we can begin to fix it. Through compelling research and new scientific studies, Winch reveals how and why heartbreak impacts our brain and our behavior in dramatic and unexpected ways, regardless of our age. Emotional pain lowers our ability to reason, to think creatively, to problem solve, and to function at our best. In How to Fix a Broken Heart he focuses on two types of emotional pain—romantic heartbreak and the heartbreak that results from the loss of a cherished pet. These experiences are both accompanied by severe grief responses, yet they are not deemed as important as, for example, a formal divorce or the loss of a close relative. As a result, we are often deprived of the recognition, support, and compassion afforded to those whose heartbreak is considered more significant. Our heart might be broken, but we do not have to break with it. Winch reveals that recovering from heartbreak always starts with a decision, a determination to move on when our mind is fighting to keep us stuck. We can take control of our lives and our minds and put ourselves on the path to healing. Winch offers a toolkit on how to handle and cope with a broken heart and how to, eventually, move on.

When your partner betrays, what are the first steps to picking up the pieces of your shattered heart? Many unsuspecting people wake up every day to discover their loved one, the one person whom they are supposed to trust completely, has been living a life of lies and deceit because they suffer from a disease-sex addiction. This is a disease shrouded in secrecy and shame. This is your go-to-guide for what to do when you discover your partner is a sex addict. Each chapter is based on frequently asked questions by partners such as: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Is This Going to Get Better? How Do I Set Boundaries and Keep Myself Safe? and What Should I Tell the Kids?

Abseiling, wind-surfing, climbing a mountain - the things the terrified Abi Martin will do for love . . . "Romantic and refreshing" Mhairi McFarlane. A hilarious new romantic comedy for fans of Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella or A Year Of Being Single Abi's barely left her bed since Joseph, the love of her life, dumped her, saying they were incompatible. When Joseph leaves a box of her possessions on her doorstep, she finds a bucket list of ten things she never knew he wanted to do. Will completing the action-packed list - no easy challenge for the naturally timid Abi - be the way to win back her man? Or might Abi just have a surprise in store...? SEE WHAT PEOPLE ARE ALREADY SAYING ABOUT THIS BRILLIANT ROMANTIC COMEDY 'A fun, bouncy, brilliant tale' Heat 'Funny, relatable and fabulously written, it's even inspired us to come up with a bucket list of our own!' Daily Express ''A wonderfully warm romantic comedy . . . the perfect read' Daily Record

Mending of a Broken Heart: The Nature of Meaning and the Purpose that Gives Life Hope speaks with a distinctive and evocative voice. It brings to the world of words and the thoughts they convey the unique experiences of a man struggling to pass through the deeps of loss and to emerge with a trustworthy grasp on life's meaning and purpose. The author, James Michael Castleton, an award-winning physician, shares his journey in both prose and poetry. The blend captures the nature of life-sometimes lyrical and mystical and majestic, yet often prosaic and focused on finding a path upon which one can place each foot in turn, just to make one's way through the day. Mending of a Broken Heart does not shy away from life's sharp edges or from exploring how they strike at the roots of relationships. As Dr. Castleton notes in beginning his reflections, We are born with a broken heart, Born with a sorrow we can only later articulate, Born missing the most essential aspect of what we need to live a fulfilling life ... Born without a sense of meaning. Mending of a Broken Heart explains the distinctions between happiness and meaning and explores how having a valid purpose and holding to true hope contribute to giving meaning to one's life.

Almost everyone, at one time or another, is affected by a broken heart. But how can we cope with this most personal of traumas? Here, world-famous hypnotist Paul McKenna, Ph.D., and psychotherapist Dr. Hugh Willbourn show readers how to cope with the grief that can accompany the breakup of a relationship. I Can Mend Your Broken Heart is packed with simple, highly effective techniques that will make you feel better fast and bring about lasting improvements to your emotional life. You will also . . . •Learn to stop jealousy and obsessive thoughts •Feel calm and re-establish emotional equilibrium •Change bad habits and eliminate destructive psychological patterns •Develop your emotional intelligence •Find out why a relationship didn’t work •Regain self-confidence and open the door to new love Follow the steps outlined in the book at your own pace and you will not only mend your broken heart now, but be well on your way to a brighter and more emotionally successful future.

This book tells you exactly what to do to get over your ex faster. I think a lot of people have had their fair share of separations. There is only a handful of people who have had only one relationship or none at all. Every time it is over, it hits us hard. What happens in our brains after the relationship is over? What should we do? What are the best ways to get your life on track and to remove feelings of sadness and pain? In this book, you will find answers. Topics like the following will be addressed: The stages of grief over the damage caused by losing a loved one Coping tactics and minor tips to grow and overcome moods of despair or sorrow Seven proven steps to heal your broken heart, elaborately explained How to get rid of old recollections and promptly create new ones Numerous ways you can find help among friends, family, and experts Important lessons we can all learn from having a broken heart Why crying or getting angry is okay and how long to do it Affirmations, morning routines, and workouts The best ways to keep yourself busy, distracted, and engaged with others How to search for your inner creativity and improve your positive outlook on life Actual ways to see the best in yourself and comprehend that everything happens for a reason Healthy ways and activities to explore Specific questions answered about what to do with your time, when you bump into your ex, or find yourself talking about him or her The reason why you should allow yourself to feel real heartache and why it is actually a good thing The reasoning behind the “avoid social media” rule What not to do when you break up with your partner How to grow productivity, health, and creativity with the new time you have Benefits and gains you will have after a breakup Ideas to spoil yourself when you need a little light at the end of the tunnel How meditation, finding your “Zen”, and other spiritual aspects can ease your mind and get you back on track Curious? Then don’t wait, and start listening, so you don’t have to remain in the dark. Save yourself the misery of common mistakes, and learn from what I have learned. I will see you in the first chapter!

How should we deal with a broken heart, and is it possible to be single and happy? Discover in this optimistic and inspirational guide how to pick yourself up and enjoy being on your own again, so that you can begin to get your life back on the right track. Nowadays, very few of us remain in the same relationship from eighteen to eighty. This means that upheaval and heartbreak are part of life and may happen several times to all of us. Once you have accepted your loss, you'll be in a good position to find love, and to be loved, again

Mending Hearts is an edited collection of 143 true stories and photos from students and members of the general public of many ages and backgrounds, compiled and displayed at Sunway University's hit Breakup Exhibitions. Share in the experiences of these heartfelt real-life accounts, each telling the end of a relationship—be it in romance, friendship, or family. These stories help normalise breakups and inspire readers to move forward and find their way back to healing and happiness.