Going through a breakup is never fun or easy. There’s often a lot of crying, wallowing, and lying around, followed by weeks — and sometimes even months — spent wondering what you could have done ...

There’s an age-old question in love that’s plagued humanity since the dawn of time: How do you get over a crush? Few things are more agonizing than an unrequited love—it feels like your heart’s been ...

A 2023 study by researchers at the University of Washington examined the recovery period of individuals who experienced a single breakup. The study observed participants over a two-year period and ...

Have you ever been so consumed by a crush that you couldn't stop thinking about them? Or when you weren't around them, you felt sick to your stomach? There's a word for that, and it's called ...

Ask 10 people how long they think it takes to truly get over an ex, and you’ll likely get 10 different answers. Some people say months, others say years and some might even say days. Many people also ...

In couples therapy, it's common for partners to want to explain their position. To plead their case. They want to share their point of view and how it’s different from their partner’s. They want their ...

I’ve volunteered for Arlington EATS, my local food pantry, for years. And I often wonder: What more can I do? I feel this way now more than ever, as grocery prices rise and food banks struggle to keep ...

University of Richmond provides funding as a member of The Conversation US. The Trump administration announced on Sept. 20, 2025, that it plans to stop releasing food insecurity data. The federal ...