The Three-Week Rule of Breakups — Part Two
Who does this “rule” really apply to?
If you’ve read my previous article, The Three-Week-Rule-of-Breakups, you know about my experiences with a drastic change of outlook, attitude, and overall sense of well-being after a period of exactly 21 days, post breakup.
I took the plunge to share my experience on Medium because it was uncanny how there seemed to be a pattern regarding how my body and heart dealt with those ‘shitty post-breakup’ symptoms, and I wanted to see if more people have had the same experience. I also felt that if this “3-week-rule” was actually a “thing” then by sharing, I could help some people in the same situation by providing hope that their feelings of total misery would not last forever, and actually, may have an expiration date that they could mark on their calendar.
Although I’m no fancy writer, my story got a killer response! At first it was ego-boosting, but after reviewing all the feedback and comments that my story received, I ended up questioning my own theory more than ever.
I felt I should take the time to address two main “holes” or considerations that readers brought my attention to, and delve into each one. My hope is that if you can relate to one of the following scenarios, this article might provide insight into what you should expect and what steps you might…
