6 Reasons Why Short Relationships Still Hurt So Much

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Comparing Situationship and Long-Term Breakups

Surprisingly, the pain of situationship breakup can eclipse the ache of longer relationships, challenging conventional emotional expectations.

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Why Situationship Breakups Hurt

Oloni, an expert, reveals that the allure of unpredictability in situationships amplifies their impact, unlike gradual relationship endings.

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Attachment Styles and Situationship Pain

Insecure attachment intensifies situationship pain, tracing back to childhood fears of abandonment, affecting emotional responses.

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Strategies for Healing

Dr. Olukotun advises constructing a "pie chart" of breakup reasons, understanding attachment triggers, setting boundaries, and self-care.

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Embracing Self-Compassion 

Self-forgiveness, seeking support, engaging in cathartic activities, and acknowledging genuine emotions foster post-situationship healing.

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Situationship Complexity Beyond Labels

Situationships offer valuable self-discovery, blurring casual-commitment lines, highlighting genuine emotions despite undefined labels.

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