Heartsprained

Mich and Nadine discuss a surprisingly jaw-dropping article, "Six Questions to Ask Yourself After A Breakup So You Can Let Go and Move On" that covers every angle of closure and growth post-breakup; what to do when your ex reaches out once you're on the mend; the scientific explanation for why Mich's #1 get-over-them-fast tip works; "The Dog Ate My...Plans?" this week's [made-up] millennial dating term.

*Heartsprained in the news!* http://voyagela.com/interview/conversations-inspiring-nadine-selim-michelle-spano/

References: https://www.yourtango.com/experts/monika-carless/deep-questions-to-ask-yourself-to-get-over-a-breakup-move-on-from-an-ex

Mich and Nadine discuss the reality checks that hit you post-breakup; finding out your ex has moved on and is with someone new; getting into a new relationship before fully getting over your ex; dating and hating it because you keep comparing everyone to your ex; the myth of "keeping busy" after a breakup; how to know when you're really over someone; "DM CPR," this week's made up dating term.

Mich and Nadine have their most candid episode yet--no, really candid, unlike everything you see on Instagram (this is so meta); "curated authenticity," our made up term of the week that nails those "So, I know I don't usually post this..." posts that--shocker--are not as real as they claim to be; Instagram-proofing your relationship; social media and external happiness; "plandids" and other posts that mess with your head; Mich and Nadine's new favorite shows, Modern Love and Couples Therapy.

Mich and Nadine discuss the best and worst breakup advice they've ever received; dissecting popular breakup quotes and memes; "emotional geology," this week's millennial dating term that they may or may not have made up; dating app advice and ideas; a roasting of one of the lamest excuses to call off a date. 

Mich and Nadine discuss the most common types of breakups--from ghosting, to the one that fizzles out on its own, to the one that comes out of left field, to the one where someone does something awful--and the best ways to get over them; the worst breakup methods (um, don't even think about doing it in public); whether or not you have to give an ex their stuff back; returning gifts and--gasp--engagement rings after a breakup; "relationship burnout," this week's millennial dating term.

Mich and Nadine talk about the awkward (and sometimes inevitable) situations between friends who catch feelings; the likelihood of maintaining a friendship once feelings enter the picture--especially if they are unrequited; what to consider before dating a friend; Mich's idea of relationship resumes; the most random, well-intentioned habit guys have that can really turn a girl off; why telling a guy who is hitting on you that you have a boyfriend (whether you do or don't) may be the worst idea; the mind-blowing love language hack that can prevent you from catching feelings; "textual assault," this week's millennial dating term (another one we came up with!); Mich's shares her husband's hilarious Breakup Breakdown that will make you check your surroundings the next time you're on the phone with someone you're dating.

Mich and Nadine discuss that post-breakup funk we've all been in fresh out of a breakup; the best ways to cope (should you wallow or keep busy?); how to handle being rejected and how to reject someone kindly; the steps to follow post-breakup to hit your reset button and feel good again; "soft-ghosting," this week's millennial dating term; Nadine shares a friend's wild breakup story that will leave you picking your jaw up off the floor.

Mich and Nadine help you navigate the murky waters of the post-breakup period.  Deleting old photos of you and your ex (Always? Never? When you're dating someone new?!); remaining digital friends and following or unfollowing exes; liking posts and wishing exes happy birthday; the cliche coffee meetup with an ex; Mich's #1 Secret Stalker Tip (hint: you CAN stalk your ex's IG Stories freely without them knowing); staying friends with your ex's friends; dating your ex's friends and dating your friends' exes; Rebounding 101; "the ex flu," this week's millennial dating term that we made up and you will totally relate to; Mich tells her friend's INSANE Breakup Breakdown, a Black Mirror-esque cautionary tale of technology gone wrong (...or right).

Mich and Nadine discuss why breaking up with friends can be worse than romantic breakups; the main reasons friendships end; signs you should break up with a friend; having a friend "type;" how to break up with a friend (and the BEST thing you can say to do so); whether or not 'hoes before bros' is the best approach, and how to navigate friendship changes when you enter a relationship; Nadine shares a friend Breakup Breakdown that everyone can relate to.