Even when love has faded, saying goodbye hurts because it also means letting go of habits, dreams, and a part of ourselves.

Researchers in fields spanning psychology, sociology, neuroscience, religious studies, and philosophy disagree on how to break down love into different components and whether love constitutes an ...

If you do decide to discuss it with your partner, don’t play the blame game. Rather, speak from your own feelings and use “I” statements such as “I felt hurt when…” instead of accusations.