Tips on How to Survive a Breakup So You Can Move On — Be Your Own Brand of Sexy

Margaret swiped right on the dating app, her heart racing. At 55, she never imagined she’d be dating again, yet here she was, 14 months after finalizing her divorce from Robert, her husband of 22 years.

The breakdown hadn’t been sudden or dramatic. Years of growing apart, prioritizing careers over connection, and failing to nurture their relationship had left them more like roommates than spouses.

The final straw came during what should have been a romantic 20th-anniversary trip to Italy. As they sat in silence at a charming trattoria in Rome, Margaret realized she couldn’t remember the last time they’d had a meaningful conversation. Looking into Robert’s eyes, she saw the same realization dawning.

They’d tried counseling upon returning home, but it only confirmed what they both already knew — they’d grown into different people with different dreams. The divorce was amicable but heart-wrenching nonetheless.

In the early days, Margaret oscillated between relief and paralyzing fear. She’d wake at night, panicking about finances and loneliness. What would her future bring?

Gradually, Margaret began to rebuild. She started with small steps — daily walks in the park, cooking nutritious meals for herself. She…