TED: How to fix a broken heart | Guy Winch

The video discusses the emotional challenges of heartbreak, comparing it to addiction. It shares stories of individuals like Cathy and Miguel, highlighting the psychological impact and the difficulty in moving on. The video offers strategies for recovery, emphasizing the importance of accepting closure, avoiding idealization, and filling voids left by the breakup. It concludes with a call for compassion and patience for those experiencing heartbreak.

What advice is given for dealing with idealization of an ex-partner?

What does the text suggest about the duration of grief after a breakup?

What steps are recommended to fill the voids left by a breakup?

How can social support influence recovery from heartbreak?