But my best friend from college was silent for a long time. She, of all of my friends, had seen the parade of sad wrecks through my life, date after bad date after bad boyfriend. She was the one who'd picked up the pieces after the musician, the investment banker, the humanitarian who was human to everyone but me. When at last she spoke, she said, Oh, hell. And, after that: Hallelujah. Lauren Groff
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After a bad breakup, there is the usual array of emotions that come along with it. The initial shock and sadness can quickly turn into anger and hostility towards the person who broke your heart. It is very common for friends and family to try to console you, to make everything okay again after a breakup. They may even attempt to talk you out of your feelings of despair.

However, people will often find themselves pining for their ex-boyfriend or girlfriend even after the relationship has ended. This is called "love-sickness".

Source: Delicate Edible Birds And Other Stories

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