Saying goodbye to a significant other is one of the hardest things we have to do in life, but worry not: these break-up must-haves will make the process go much smoother.
First and foremost, you need the essentials: elastic-waist pants, sugary snacks and a shoulder to cry on. Maybe a shot of tequila, or maybe eight shots of tequila. Having all of these items, and more, pre-assembled into a break-up kit is truly handy -- especially if you're too lethargic with sadness to move from the couch.
Once the basics are covered, what really makes a difference is knowing that someone out there knows how you feel. Sure, you might not have the energy to channel your heartbreak into art, but rest assured, someone else has, and the accuracy to which that art reflects your current emotional state is just as good as therapy.
26 Break-Up Must-Haves
From Relationship Revenge Kits to Heartbreak Text Installations:
Vasiliki Marapas — May 15, 2015 — Pop Culture
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Heartbreak Emergency Kits
Love Hurts by Melanie Chernock Provides Comfort and Giggles
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Poignant Heartbreak Portraits
'Another November' Documents the Break-Up Blues
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Breakup Analysis Infographics
This Chart Can Explain the Amy Poehler and Will Arnett Divorce
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Relationship Remnant Cleanup Kits
The Break Up Box Ships Away All Items Left Over from a Split
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Delicious Therapy-Alternative Tees
This Pyknic Tee Suggests You Self-Medicate with Ice Cream
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Heart Break-Assisting Apps
The Breakup Text App Helps People End Their Sour Relationships
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Spiteful Stationery
PaperCut Cards
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Ruthlessly Candid Love Letters
Wasted Rita’s ‘Love Letters’ are Viciously Honest
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Sassy Makeup Pouches
This Adorable Makeup Pouch Declares That Lipstick is All You Need
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Negative Valentine's Day Wallets
Show You Dislike V-Day with a Anti Valentine Zipper Pouch
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Heartbreak Healing Kits
Mackenzie Prather's Break Up Kit Instructs How to Heal a Heart
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Love Lyric Charts
The Sexual Healing Infographic Combines Musician's Words of Affection
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Bitter Break-up Photography
Statia Grossman Enumerates Her Break-Up in 'Sh*t You Left Behind'
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Feeling-Fueled Breakup Films
This Man Relives His Relationship in a Virtual World
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Technology Breakup Ads
These Funny Pen Advertising Prints Will Cause Heartbroken Tech Devices
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Comical Breakup Cards
This Greeting Card Hopes to Help Cheer You Up After a Bad Split
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Boyfriend-Replaced Photo Blogs
Beyoncify My Boyfriend is an Ode to Heartbreak and Beyonce
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Heartbreak Text Installations
Allison L. Wade's Exhibit Features Her Poignant Break Up Texts
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Break-Up Jewelry
'In All The Wrong Places' by Cartography40n74w
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Relationship Revenge Kits
The Ex-Boyfriend Revenge Kit Has Everything You Need to Get Back at Him
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Ex-Lover Deletion Apps
Killswitch Will Remove All Traces of an Ex from Your Facebook Feed for You
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Cinematic Breakup Videos
POYKPAC's Movie Title Breakup Has a Couple Dramatically End It
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Break-Up Shot Glasses
The Ex-Boyfriend Shot Glass Will Help You Get Over Your Relationship
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Bitterly Single Christmas Cookies
Christmas Cookies for Singles Encourages You to Invest in Cats
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Satirical Break-up Sketches
Amy Schumer Orchestrates Her Dream Break-Up Over Reality Television
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Heartbreak Lip-Syncing Videos
Sam Bailey and Amer Chada-Patel Dance in the Streets Post-Breakup
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AI Wedding Tools
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Therapy-Encouraging Furniture Campaigns
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Breakup-Themed Donation Pop-ups
Bumble Launches 'Ex-Boxes' Pop-ups for a Fresh Start
Romantic Fashion-Forward Apparel
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Mobile Plan Breakup Campaigns
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Treat Yourself Boxes
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Comprehensive Eye Makeup Kits
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The Beggin' Pawliday Cheer Kit Invites Pets to Join the Holiday Cheer
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
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Realistic Messy Romantic Gifts
The Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Boxes Embraces Imperfections
Hug-Simulating Pajamas
Jim Beam's Limited-Edition Pajama Sets Have a Built-In "Hug Simulator"
Branded Leftover-Holding Scarves
Hefty Helps You Subtly Secure Party Leftovers with New Scarf
Nutrient-Infused Skin Patches
The Good Patch's 'Rescue' Patches Give You a Boost After a Night Out
Breakup-Celebrating Timepieces
Timex and Seconde/Seconde Created a Watch Branded with 'My-Ex'
Protein Bar Bouquets
For Valentine's Day, RXBAR Created a "RXBAR-quet" Gift for Gym Lovers
Couples Recipe Books
Two Hot Asians' Recipe Therapy Book Serves Up Mealtime Inspiration
Breakfast-Themed Breakup Campaigns
This Krusteaz Campaign Has Pancakes Breaking Up with Syrup
Reusable Produce Seals
Food Huggers Keep Sliced Vegetables and Open Containers Fresh for Longer
Sensitive Skin-Targeted Kits
Day + West's Secret Weapon Kit is Part of Its Sensitive Skin Line
Comprehensive Men's Makeup Kits
Obayaty's Kit Comprises An Eye Booster, Retouch Stick & Lip Balm
Romantic British Pop Star Lingerie
Bluebella Launches Valentine’s Day Collection With Self Esteem
Espresso Martini Infusion Kits
This Espresso Martini Gift Set Supports Explorations with Flavor
Branded Holiday Gifting Suites
Scotch Brand Created a Festive Suite for Wrapping & Packing Gifts
Contemporary Meal Prep Kits
W&P’s Eight-Piece Fridge Bundle is Stylish and Effective
Bottled Popcorn Kits
Popcorn Kitchen's Kits are Giftable, Flavorful and Decadent
Menopause Subscription Kits
She2.0 Launches First of Its Kind Subscription Box
Pocket-Sized Travel Kits
The Matador Blackout Sleep Mask + Earplugs is a Traveler's Best Friend
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Cheeky Jewelry Valentine's Day Ads
PRYA Will Replace Any Jewerly With Your Ex's Name on It
Film-Inspired Cocktail Kits
METAXA Draws Inspiration from My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
Valentine's Burger Kits
The White Castle Love Kit Offers a Romantic At-Home Dining Experience
Digitized Life Goal Apps
Buckit Breaks Down Life Aspirations Into Achievable Goals
Monthly Mocktail Subscriptions
Raising the Bar Offers Sustainable Mocktail Kits On-Demand
Festive Shot-Glass Trousers
Southern Comfort Whiskey Designs the Playful Drinking Pants
University Starter Kits
IKEA Canada Curated a $99 Kit with Dorm Room Staples for Students
Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns
Smirnoff and Lance Bass Debut 'Red, White & Merry' Love Campaign
Guac-Filled Margarita Glasses
Good Foods' GUAC-a-RITA Has a Compartment for Snacks and Drinks
Remote Caregiver Kits
The Essential Care Kit Assists Caregivers with Next-Gen Technology
Thorough Tech Repair Toolkits
This Kit Offers Everything You Need to Repair Laptops, Phones & More
Juicy Anti-Hangover Pouches
PrePear Positions 100% Korean Pear Juice as a Hangover Solution
All-in-One Vehicular Health Kits
Redi The Roadie First-Aid Kit Has Everything You Need
Co-Branded Conversation Cards
Baileys Chocolate Liqueur & The Skin Deep Created Connection Cards
Retro American Apparel
BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS and DOE Debut the 'HEARTBREAK JOURNEY' Capsule
Cheeky Self-Care Pillows
La-Z-Boy's Do Not Disturb Décor Supports Rest & Relaxation
AI Party Planning Assistants
PartyKit Ensures The Little Details are Taken Care of
Personal Care Holiday Collections
The Everist Personal Care Kits Make for Perfect Gifts
Stylish Bar Accessories
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Pet-Catered First Aid Kits
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Luxurious 10-Piece Mixology Sets
The Mixology Bartender Kit Helps You to Make Impressive Cocktails
Tissue Box Record Sleeves
This Fall Out Boy Album Comes in Limited-Edition Release Packaging
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Travel Beauty Kits
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Makeup-Hiding Accessories
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Fit-Finding Denim Apps
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Breakup Soup Kits
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Compact Wine Emergency Kits
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Therapeutic Breakup Bots
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At-Home Cortisol-Testing Kits
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Student-Focused Taco Kits
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Breakup Gym Campaigns
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Restaurant-Style At-Home Tacos
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Three-Step Calming Experiences
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Fluff-Eliminating Recipe Tools
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Accessibility Appliance Accessories
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Sporty Sympathy Cars
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Bag-In-Box Mezcals
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Refreshing Self Care Bundles
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Landscape-Inspired Vibrant Sweaters
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Pared-Back Premium Candles
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Shared Wedding Planing Tools
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Date Rescue Services
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Homemade Tortilla Kits
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