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Getting over an ex

Moving on after a breakup: closure, the stages, how long it takes, and the ick.

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Getting over an ex· 10 min read

How to get over an ex when you still miss them

Seven steps you can start tonight, the numbers that show it is working, and the mistake that resets almost every no-contact streak.
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Getting over an ex· 12 min read

The best breakup apps for no contact, honestly compared

Seven breakup apps, one honest table: which phones they run on, what they do at the urge, who talks back, and what you can use for free.
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No contact· 12 min read

Breakup Buddy or Icky? A fair side-by-side from the team behind Icky

Two breakup apps with an AI to talk to, compared row by row from their store listings, including where the other app is stronger than ours.
A breakup recovery scene in warm maroon and red tones, a quiet room lit for a fresh start.
Getting over an ex· 11 min read

What happened to the Mend app, and what to use instead

Mend closed in March 2024. Here is which breakup apps replace its day count, lessons and journal, where each one falls short, and how to move over without resetting your progress.