anything goes with emma chamberlain

don’t text your ex, do this instead

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Nov 16, 2025
Breaking up can feel unbearable, but reaching out to an ex often makes it worse. Instead, Emma suggests healthier alternatives like venting to friends, journaling to process emotions, and creating art to express feelings. She emphasizes the importance of time for healing and offers strategies such as planning fun activities, decluttering for clarity, and even exploring thrift shopping. By focusing on self-care and intentional distractions, listeners can navigate their heartbreak more effectively.
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INSIGHT

Breakups Are Like Physical Wounds

  • Breakup pain is like a physical wound that needs time and care to heal properly.
  • Reaching out to an ex during intense agony reopens the wound and prolongs recovery.
ANECDOTE

Phone-Shattering Pain Of Replying

  • Emma recounted receiving a simple "hey" from an ex while she planned no contact and feeling tortured not to reply.
  • She describes throwing her phone and shattering it because she couldn't handle the urge.
ADVICE

Only Reach Out From Calmness

  • Do not reach out when your urge comes from desperation; wait until you feel calm and secure.
  • Only contact an ex if it feels organic and carries no expectation of rekindling.
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