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Here are today’s query for a mental health professional:

THERAPIST/RELATIONSHIP EXPERT

Name: Juliana LaBianca Best Life Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: [email protected]

Media Outlet: Best Life

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST – 27 January

Query:

Hi! I’m looking for a relationships expert/therapist to help me
with a story about breakups. My questions are:

– During a breakup, is it OK to tell an ex you can still be
friends? Why or why not? – During a breakup, is it OK to tell an
ex that the breakup is their fault? How do you recommend people
approach this if they feel that way? – Are there any specific
phrases or common lines that you recommend people avoid when
breaking up with someone (this could be because they are
hurtful, mean, or have confusing implications)? What are they?
Why should people avoid these phrases? What can they say instead?