Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. If you can’t find the words to tell your significant other it’s over, it’s not you—it’s the fact that not ...

According to a 2025 report by Holiday Calendar, February 21 is National Breakup Day. This day is usually recognized on the Friday after Valentine’s Day, and the intent is for individuals to assess ...

It’s normal for us to need time to ruminate and go over a romantic break-up in minute detail when we feel like we were the one who was dumped. Break-ups can definitely qualify as traumatic events and ...