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The Psychology of BYU Breakups

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  The Psychology of BYU Breakups  Check out this podcast episode geared toward LDS singles:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mq02to4OKR39tF8JoXpm2?si=jOWim0GAQeCNPBox_PPolQ  Is this breakup, friend-zoning, or ghosting just eating you up inside? Does it feel like you've lost your eternal companion? Like you will never recover? It's ok to admit that this hurts. And it hurts for a reason!  Part of it is grief; you really liked this person, and maybe even loved them (or at least the idea of them), and you’ve lost the potential of something that could have brought you a lot of happiness. The pain of loss is natural, and will heal as you let it happen and incorporate new experiences and relationships into your life. But, if you find yourself unable to feel at peace after a normal grieving period, you might have to dig a little deeper to see what is really stealing your peace. Have you ever ruminated on thoughts like these?   "Did I do something wrong?"   "Is there so