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"I need to talk to you. It's an emergency." If you got this message from one friend, it might be cause for alarm. If you got it from another, it might just be another Tuesday. For the friends who fall ...

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While romantic breakups undoubtedly suck, there’s no denying one small silver lining: There are some generally accepted social scripts and rituals for dealing with heartbreak. You’ve got sad love ...