As such, there are now breakup apps, subscription-esque post breakup boxes complete with candles and journals, and post breakup retreats where you take a getaway to focus on your broken heart ...

But really, I knew in my heart I was fighting a losing battle, so that was just so destructive to my self-esteem.” “The message I want to give to everyone that's going through a split is that ...

Extracted from How To Mend Your Broken Heart by Paul McKenna and Hugh Willbourn (Bantam Press, £7.99). ° 2003, Paul McKenna and Hugh Willbourn.