From iconic meltdowns to savage comebacks – here’s every stage of a breakup, as told by pop culture!

Atreyee Poddar

Convincing yourself it's just a ‘rough patch’? Yeah, we’ve all been there

Tissues, ice cream, and ‘should I text them?’ – classic breakup starter pack

New haircut? Gym membership? The revenge glow-up has begun!

FBI skills = unlocked. Don’t do it, bestie. Step away from the stalking

Confidence mode: ON. They fumbled, and that’s on them

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