RACHEL A. SUSSMAN, LCSW, is the author of The Breakup Bible: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Healing from a Breakup or Divorce and a New York City-based licensed psychotherapist specializing in treating couples and individuals with relationship dilemmas. For more information, visit www.rachelasussman.com.

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