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What does it mean?
In love, the person who recovers first ends up better off.
In plain terms
The one who moves on from a breakup first usually does better.
What can you take from it?
Recovering from heartbreak quickly benefits your well-being.

Where it applies

  • breakups
  • breaks
  • moving on

Putting it to work

  • focus on self-improvement
  • avoid dwelling
  • embrace independence

Questions to consider

  • How do you recover from lost love?
  • Is moving on always the best choice?

Another view

Sometimes staying in love is worth the pain of recovery.

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