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Arthur Brooks: So You Got Dumped. What Next?
Rest assured, you will not die alone, writes Arthur Brooks. (Illustration by The Free Press, photo by Harold M. Lambert/Getty Images)
If you’re in intense pain after a breakup, you are normal. But in the meantime, a few science-backed methods can help lower your suffering.
By Arthur Brooks
02.20.26 — The Pursuit of Happiness with Arthur Brooks
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Dear friends,

My column on Monday focused on the fear that many young adults experience about in-person dating and romantic commitment—particularly an exaggerated concern about “red flags” (reasons to cut and run from a relationship). This anxiety has led to an explosion of pornography use and social-emotional avoidance behaviors. I urged my readers to t…

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Arthur Brooks
Helping Millions Live Happier Lives | #1 NYT Best-Selling Author | Vanderbilt Professor | Columnist with The Free Press
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