Understanding Breakups for Healing

Breakups hurt. But understanding why they happen can bring healing. <break time="1.0s" /> Psychologists say

relationship struggles often fall into two main categories. <break time="1.0s" /> First, developmental issues.

These are about how we manage the relationship— poor communication, emotional mismanagement,

or small hurtful habits that build up. The good news? These are usually

fixable with learning, adjustment, and effort. <break time="1.0s" /> Then there are obstacle issues.

These are more serious—like deep personality disorders or unwillingness to change. In these cases,

the healing path may be to let go. <break time="1.0s" /> So if your struggles are developmental, don’t lose heart.

With patience, compassion, and time—about three months—you may start to see change. <break time="1.0s" />