The Ultimate Breakup-Anthems Playlist

Ready to feel empowered, a little self-righteous, and a whole lot better off without him/her? Here we go.

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Is It Possible to Have a ‘Wonderful’ Breakup?

It’s true that you rarely hear about the breakup that just went great, with both parties emerging unscathed and even happy about the outcome. These unicorns of the breakup world are rare, but they do exist.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Cooking for Dates and Other Wisdom

Over at Esquire, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has penned a piece called “20 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Was 30.” It’s a clever and charming tome that reveals plenty about the athlete as a person, plus he gives some pretty insightful tips, particularly when it comes to dating.

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This Actually Happens: Setting a Date For Your Breakup

In the right circumstances, a planned breakup can be the result of a meaningful and honest conversation in which both parties are fully honest with themselves and each other.

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The 10 Signs You Have FOBU (Fear of Breaking Up)

FOBU. We’ve defined it, we’ve located it in pop culture, and now we leave it to you: Are you suffering from FOBU? Here are 10 telltale signs:

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8 Celebrity Couples Who’ve Let Fear Run Their Relationships

FOBU doesn’t just afflict the average guy and gal; it also permeates the lives of celebrities. Here are a few couples, past and present that have had, or are still having, a serious case of FOBU.

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Introducing FOBU: The Fear of Breaking Up

FOBU is an as-yet-undefined concept plaguing our relationships and screwing massively with our lives. It affects millions of young people, eroding their vitality and happiness. Despite its prevalence, this condition has remained nameless —until now.

Does Having an Exit Strategy Mean Your Relationship Is Doomed?

$2,268 a year in storage costs could also go towards a romantic vacation for two, a year of subsidized therapy, a grill and enough meat for summer barbeques every Sunday, a lot of tango lessons or two new bikes—all things that could contribute to the growth of a strong relationship.

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The 5 Worst Things to Say to Someone Who Just Went Through a Break-Up

When comforting friends after a break-up, people reach for platitudes because it’s so hard to figure out what to say.

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