How to Deal with Excessive Concern or Questioning from Friends and Family?

Here comes a hug. This situation is incredibly common and truly draining. On one side, there's your own unhealed wounds; on the other, there's the "barrage of love" from family and friends. It can really double the pressure and even feel irritating. They mean well, but we just can't handle it right now.

Don't worry, there are ways to handle this. It doesn't mean pushing them away, but learning how to gently yet firmly build an "emotional buffer zone" for yourself.

First, let's adjust our mindset

1. Your feelings matter most: After a breakup, your emotions and your pace are your own. There's no "should" for how quickly you "get over it,"