Reframe #4: See this as a chance to learn from the past and make better decisions in the future. As challenging as it sounds, try to see the breakup as a learning opportunity. Psychologists Ty Tashiro and Patricia Frazier found that people often don’t take advantage of the potential for personal growth following a breakup. Many individuals “Tarzan” (swing from one relationship to the next) without considering what they’ve learned from their last partner and how that should inform whom they choose to date next. Don’t make that mistake. This is particularly important if you’re trapped in a
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