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Friendship After Breakup

Decide if post-breakup friendship is helpful or harmful — by specific criteria.

30 min Advanced

Goal

Avoid the "let's be friends" trap that prolongs pain.

Steps

  1. 1
    Wait 6 months minimum no-contact.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Understand why friendship hasn't worked yet.

Evidence base

School: Relationship Science

Founders: Helen Fisher · Esther Perel (2004)

Fisher — Why We Love; Perel — Mating in Captivity.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Friendship After Breakup" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Friendship After Breakup"?
Understand why friendship hasn't worked yet. In the short term: Heal faster instead of looping.
Is "Friendship After Breakup" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Relationship Science (Helen Fisher, Esther Perel (2004)). Fisher — Why We Love; Perel — Mating in Captivity.
Is "Friendship After Breakup" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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