This article was co-authored by Kate Dreyfus and by wikiHow staff writer, Nihal Shetty. Kate Dreyfus is a dedicated Holistic Love Coach, Holistic Empowerment Coach, Heart-Centered Expert, Intuitive Healer, Workshop Facilitator, and Owner of Evolve & Empower. She has more than ten years of experience supporting her clients successfully entering exclusive, romantic relationships within the USA, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe. Kate is devoted to helping others through personal growth and transformation, success in dating and romance, and healing and rebuilding after a breakup. She is also a member of The Biofield Institute, the Healing Touch Professional Association, and the Energy Medicine Professional Association. Kate holds a BA in Psychology from San Francisco State University.
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When a breakup feels inevitable, how can you come to terms with it? The end of a relationship is always hard, but when dealt with in a healthy way, it also promises a lot of growth and future happiness. If you’re realizing that your relationship isn’t going to last much longer, we’re here for you. We’ll walk you through the best strategies to manage your feelings before and after the breakup with this complete guide on how to accept that your relationship is ending.
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QuestionHow do you handle the end of a relationship?Kate DreyfusKate Dreyfus is a dedicated Holistic Love Coach, Holistic Empowerment Coach, Heart-Centered Expert, Intuitive Healer, Workshop Facilitator, and Owner of Evolve & Empower. She has more than ten years of experience supporting her clients successfully entering exclusive, romantic relationships within the USA, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe. Kate is devoted to helping others through personal growth and transformation, success in dating and romance, and healing and rebuilding after a breakup. She is also a member of The Biofield Institute, the Healing Touch Professional Association, and the Energy Medicine Professional Association. Kate holds a BA in Psychology from San Francisco State University.
Holistic Love Coach & Intuitive HealerFocus on creating a balance between the process of healing, self-care, and grieving. At times, you'll need to be still with yourself to process your feelings as you heal; at other times, you'll want to be active and try out new, small, or big life experiences.
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