“Breakups hurt like a motherf*#ker, but they are not the end of the world. The pain is temporary, and if handled properly, they can even be life-changing.”

— Greg Behrendt

Source: It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's Break-Up Buddy

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American comedian 1963

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