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Rachel Thompson
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Author of The Love Fix (2025) and Rough (2021), Features Editor at Mashable. Writes about love.
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How long does it take to get over a breakup?
How long does it take to get over a breakup? Can heartbreak last for more than one year? Is six months the usual timeline for heartbreak?
mashable.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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"He had a picture with my dog (who had since DIED) that I took on his profile!"
To match or not to match: How to navigate exes while swiping.
What should you do when you see an ex while swiping on a dating app? Should you match with an ex on a dating app? Dating experts weigh in.
mashable.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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theguardian.com
‘I am a ripe and juicy peach!’ 15 things I’ve learned about love in 15 years of being single
‘I am a ripe and juicy peach!’ 15 things I’ve learned about love in 15 years of being single
I have been dating since I was 21 and it has taught me a lot about friendship, hope, heartache and myself. Here are the greatest lessons (and joys) of solitude ‘Why are you still single?” Over the past 15 years, I’ve fielded many variations of this…
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Wise words and a beautifully written story as always from love & relationship expert @rachelvthompson.bsky.social <3 inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
At 35, I'm the only single friend left - being alone is better than settling
While her friends are in long-term relationships or parents, Rachel Thompson is the last friend alone, but it's taught her valuable life lessons
inews.co.uk
January 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM