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Why is it so tough for some to exorcise the ghosts of their romantic pasts?

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imageFor some, it's not so easy to forgive and forget... 'Heart' via www.shutterstock.com

A friend once grumbled that, given the choice, she’d rather see her ex miserable than herself happy.

Few things in life are as traumatic as the end of a long-term, romantic relationship. Nonetheless, many people are able to eventually recover and move on...

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