Sometimes when a romantic relationship ends, the pain can feel overwhelming, even if the breakup was mutual, expected, or necessary. People often describe it as heartbreak, but the emotional impact goes far beyond a metaphor. Breakups can shake the very foundations of how we see ourselves, our future, and our place in the world. You’re Not Just Losing a Person, You’re Losing a Story As Psychology Today  notes, breakups aren’t only about losing a partner, they’re about losing