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'I Got Dumped And Now I'm Depressed!'

Stay open and watch as your fears reshape themselves into brand new desires.

Heather Havrilesky
Jun 10, 2026
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The Fortune (1901), Pablo Picasso

Hi Polly,

I’m having a hard time. I’ve mostly been single for my adult life but have endured a handful of short, extremely powerful yet tumultuous, 6-month long relationships scattered here and there. Most recently, I dated a very close friend who turned out to be extremely avoidant and hurt me deeply. I am sure I have so…

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