My only advice to those of you who are currently wallowing in a sea of their own tears, sheets and filth due to a recent breakup is to take solace in the fact that it happens to everybody. Your mom, your cousin Ronnie and even Obama have had their hearts broken at some point in their life.
So in honor of the devastatingly inevitable part of dating, here are the 15 achy breaky heart innovations. No country music included.
15 Achy Breaky Heart Innovations
From Anatomical Broken Hearts to Electric Lonely Hearts:
Brian G Randles — Dec 20, 2009 — Art & Design
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High-Profile Facebook Breakups
Chris Brown and Rihanna Change Relationship Status to 'Single'
14
Art for Bad Breakups
Handmade Goods To Inspire Torn Couples Like Chris Brown and Rihanna
13
Anatomical Broken Hearts
Kristin Kaplowitz's Sharpie and Colored Pencil Drawings Are Amazing
12
Love Patch
The Cure Of A Broken Heart
11
Broken Heart Bling
Breakup Jewelry By Etsy Artists Symbolize Broken Romance
10
Break-Up Service Clothing Ads
Safevertising for Adidas Originals
9
Heart-Rending Real-Life Ads
Breast Cancer Awareness Commercial Evokes Genuine Emotions
8
Heart-Wrenching Tees
'I Love Realism' Shirt Displays Funny Philosophy
7
Artifacts of Ex Lovers Exhibit
Broken Heart Museum
6
Electric Lonely Hearts
Kristen Bukowski Creates Glowing Wallflower
5
Violent Heart-Break Greetings
'St.Valentine the Vermin' Faux Butcher Knives
4
Dejected, Dysfunctional & Dumped Love Hearts
Bittersweets
3
Calling in Lovesick
Paid Time Off After Breakups
2
Heartwrenching Defiant Ads
Italian Doctors Without Borders Will Never Surrender
1
Creative Dumping
Break-Up Handkerchiefs
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Eton Releases a Limited-Edition The Beatles Collection
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Amorous Immersive Pop-Ups
Museum of Ice Cream & Kendra Scott Partnered for Valentine's
Hater-Created Music Videos
Liquid Death's Greatest Hates Volume III Features Social Media Comments
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Convention-Breaking Jewelry
Spanish-Based Jewelry Brand UNOde50 Debut the Feelings Collection
Anti-Valentine's Dinner Experiences
The Sour Hearts Social Club by Sour Patch Kids is for Singles
Heart-Adorned Shoe Collections
G.H. Bass Boasts an Adorable Collection of Heart Loafers
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Singer-Collaborative Vibrant Watches
Hodinkee Joins Ed Sheeran and G-Shock on a New Watch
Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances
The Hybrid Kitchen Aid by Rishikesh Sonawane is Intuitive
Celebratory Audio Lollipops
TastySounds' AudioLollipop Plays Happy Birthday via Bone Conduction
Ex-Partner Erasing Image Tools
OkCupid and Photoroom Launch Tool to Digitally Erase Exes
Emotive Fried Chicken Campaigns
KFC's Enjoy, It's Beautiful Captures Expressions While Eating
Chic Circular Fashion
Broke in Chic Offers Timeless Elegance and Sustainable Fashion
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
Break-Focused AI Campaigns
Kit Kat is Encouraging AI Tool Breaks to Boost Their Optimization
Spicy-Sweet Breakup Pizzas
Pizza Hut's Goodbye Pies Help to Take the Sting Out of Splitting Up
AI-Powered Valentine's Cards
Resn Unveils the Sheer Cupidity Card Maker for Personalized Messages
Undefined Relationship Candies
Sweethearts Created Situationships Conversation Hearts for Gen Z
Heartbeat Rhythmic Smart Lockets
TheTouch Creates an Electronic Locket that Mimics the Heart
Cry-Inducing Onion Pizzas
The DiGiorno Cry Pie Was Created to Be an Emotional Crutch
Self-Heated Kitchen Utensils
The 'MeltBuddy' Ice Cream Scoop and Knife make Preparation Easy
Advanced Heart-Tracking Patches
This Wearable Ultrasound Patch Envisions Real-TIme Heart Scans
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Avant-Garde Western Menswear
The Lost Weekend Collection by One of These Days Just Launched
Vengeful Toilet Paper Campaigns
Who Gives a Crap Launched Its Flush Your Ex Toilet Paper Campaign
Heartbeat-Mimicking Jewelry
TheTouch Locket Lets a Person Share Their Heartbeat with a Loved One
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Romantic Dating App Experiences
The Bumble 'Success Stories' Campaign Includes a Las Vegas Contest
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Period Sex Campaigns
U by Kotex Launches “Let’s Have Period Sex” Chocolates for Valentine's Day
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Heart-Shaped Candy Kits
Heart-Shaped Gummy Lunchables are Coming for Valentine's Day 2023
Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
These High-Tech Earbuds Can Spot Signs Of Alzheimer's
Attachable Candy-Shaped Pockets
The Christian Cowan SS 24 Collection Features Oversized Pockets
Singer-Curated Moodboards
Etsy and Kacey Musgraves are Collaborating on a Shoppable Moodboard
Fast Food-Inspired Premium Jewelry
A&W Creates O-Fish-ial Jewelry from Favorites on the Menu
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Breakup-Themed Donation Pop-ups
Bumble Launches 'Ex-Boxes' Pop-ups for a Fresh Start
Menstrual Leave Campaigns
Intimina Launched Useless Spanish Lessons for Menstrual Hygiene Day
Serotonin-Boosting Billboards
Soglar's Billboard Uplifts on the Most Depressing Day of the Year
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Mobile Plan Breakup Campaigns
Sky Mobile's Breakup Consultant Helps to Free People from Bad Plans
Witty Holiday Film Cookbooks
'The Unofficial Home Alone Cookbook' Has 75 Recipes
Realistic Messy Romantic Gifts
The Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Boxes Embraces Imperfections
Limited-Edition April Fool's Lines
Chamberlain Coffee Debuts the Oops Collection on April 1st
Personalized AI Album Covers
Hennessy Created an AI Tool That Turns Selfies into Hip-Hop Album Art
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Branded Dating Experiments
Whirlpool's Care Profiles Had Daters Share Photos of Doing Chores
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Breakup-Celebrating Timepieces
Timex and Seconde/Seconde Created a Watch Branded with 'My-Ex'
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Gym-Goer Breakup Kits
RXBAR's R-eXes Offer Pays for Exes to Find a New Gym
Icy Heart-Shaped Desserts
The Baskin-Robbins Crazy for You Cake is Romantically Delicious
AI-Enabled Smart Bandages
This Flexible Bandage Helps Monitor Wound Healing Proactively
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Charged Phone Ads
Apple's 'Miss You' Ad Features a Personified Plug Longing for a Phone to Charge
Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears
Adults are Turning to AI Friend Chatbots for Loneliness
Intelligent Nicotine Pouches
LUCY Boasts a Redesigned Nicotine Experience Called Breakers
Shoppable Commercial Series
Walmart's Add to Heart is a 23-Part Shoppable "RomCommerce" Series
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Enzyme-Powered Digestive Supplements
My Girl Wellness Boasts the Eat Your Heart Out Formulation
Cheeky Jewelry Valentine's Day Ads
PRYA Will Replace Any Jewerly With Your Ex's Name on It
Valentines-Themed Cooking Utensils
Le Creuset Unveils its Heart-Themed Valentine's Day Collection
Gamified Video Dating Apps
IRLY is a Dating App by Gen Z for Gen Z
Sonic Cell Campaigns
The Most Beautiful Sound Captures the Sound of Dying Cancer Cells
Quirky Strummable Synths
This Reimagined Electronic Synth is a Throwback to the 1980s
Celebrity-Backed Baking Mixes
Dolly Parton and Duncan Hines Launch a Set of Baking Mixes and Tools
Next-Gen Contraception Campaigns
Julie Challenges Contraceptive Use Stigma
Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns
Smirnoff and Lance Bass Debut 'Red, White & Merry' Love Campaign
Cheeky Luggage Tags
Shantell Martin & Various Keytags Boast a Series of Playful Luggage Tags
Country Singer QSR Meals
The Sonic Reba’s Sweetheart Meal is Arriving for Valentine's Day
Nostalgic Emo Band-Inspired Shoes
adidas is Channelling Teen Angst with the Fall Out Boy Sneakers
Streetwear-Branded Punching Bags
Justin Reed Delivers a Custom Chrome Hearts Punching Bag
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Faceless Mother Campaigns
Peanut's Invisible Mothers Visualizes the Solitude Women Experience
Co-Branded Conversation Cards
Baileys Chocolate Liqueur & The Skin Deep Created Connection Cards
Pocket-Sized Beat Makers
The Stylophone BEAT is Fun, Interactive and Inexpensive
Cheeky Self-Care Pillows
La-Z-Boy's Do Not Disturb Décor Supports Rest & Relaxation
Signature Biscuit Playlists
Red Lobster Created the Cheddar Bay-I Music Collection with AI
Wearable Ultrasound Patches
Researchers Have Developed a Way to Offer Real-Time Heart Scans
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Sound Frequency Therapy Apps
Soaak Tackles Seasonal Depression Symptoms Through Sound
Tissue Box Record Sleeves
This Fall Out Boy Album Comes in Limited-Edition Release Packaging
Heartbreak-Healing Dating Apps
RAW Wants to Mend 100 Hearts a Week and Pay for $30K Worth of Dates
Artist-Designed Blenders
magic bullet's Artist-Designed Wraps Champion Creativity & Expression
Romantic Snack Chip Campaigns
Walkers is Offering £100,00 for a Heart Shaped Crisp
Flexible Pain Relief Patches
Kailo Flex Met Its Crowdfunding Goal in Just 45 Minutes
Playful Valentine's Day Gifts
The Clever Candy 2024 Valentine’s Day Collection Has Been Unveiled
AI Poetry Clocks
Poem/1 is an AI Clock that Tells the Time with a Rhyme
Themed Heart-Shaped Chips
Japanese Snack Brand Calbee Unviels its Valentine's Day Chips
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Broken Biscuit Snacks
Morinaga's Imperfect Moonlight Cookies are Cracked and Crescent-Shaped
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Singing Competition Audio Electronics
The Voice Electronics Take After the Hit ITV Studios Show
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
90s Musician Cracker Campaigns
This OLD BAY Goldfish Campaign Stars Lisa Loeb
Anti-Plastic Hynotherapy Sessions
Cano Hypnotherapy Encourages People to #BreakUpWithPlastic
Music-Focused Dating Apps
Dating App 'Vinylly' Matches Users Through Their Music Compatibility
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
Mechanical Heart Puzzle Sets
Amatonimcal_Brick Creates the Unique LEGO Motorized Beating Heart
Mindful Soundscape Albums
6LACK's New Partnership with Endel Promotes Mental Health Through AI
Therapeutic Breakup Bots
Text Your Ex Helps People Cope and Process Their Breakups
Cycle-Syncing Wellness Apps
28 Provides Insights & Guidance for the Four Menstrual Phases
Breakup Gym Campaigns
RXBAR' Debuts 'We Didn't Work Out, So Let's Workout Somewhere Else' Campaign
Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands
Teltonika is Developing a Heart Disease-Detecting Band
Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
Beverly Fishman Presents the Something for the Pain Exhibition
Breakup Dumpling Promotions
P.F. Chang’s is Offering Free DUMPlings to Those Who Have Been Dumped
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Romance-Themed Smoothie Bowls
Playa Bowls Just Launched the Bae Bowl for Valentine's Day
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Schmooze Helps Singles Find Love Through Memes and Jokes
Financial Conversation Hearts
CIBC's Valentine's Day Campaign Addressed a Relationship Stressor
Hand-Embroidered Recipe Sweaters
Creamette is Mashing Up Family Recipes and Festive Sweaters
Heart-Break Dumpling Promotions
P.F. Chang's Introduces a Unique Promotion for February
Hormone-Focused Women's Health Apps
The 28 App Redefines Women's Health with Cycle Syncing
White Heart-Shaped Chocolates
été and VERDY Debut Their Annual Valentine's Day Collection in White
Simulated Heartbeat Necklaces
Bond Heart is a Haptic Charm That Shares the Feel of a Beating Heart
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Anniversary-Honoring Sleek Turntables
Jony Ive Presents a New Celebratory Linn Sondek LP12-50
Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns
Kraft's Swipe Right for Mayo Campaign Social Experiment
Chillstep Album Releases
Lights Teases Ambient Chillstep Rendition of 'Pep' Album
Jammy Sandwich Cookies
Crumbl is Offering New Jammy Heart Cookie for Valentine's Day
AI-Enhanced Period Apps
Orchyd Recently Introduced New Enhancements to Its Period App
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Celebrity-Backed Breakfast Mixes
The Latest Duncan Hines Dolly Parton Products are Arriving Now
Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives
Nikon Asia Launches Heartography with Snapped Photos by Pets
Wedding Day Emergency Kits
The Stylish Bride Aims to Alleviate Wedding Day Anxieties with This Kit
Global Love Story Maps
WhereWeMet.Org Shares Love Stories on a World Map
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Romantic Heart-Shaped Biscuits
Hardee's Brings Back Heart Shaped Biscuits with a Cherry Twist
Kindness-Promoting Children's Books
These Heartbeats Children's Books Celebrate Holiday Joy
AI Love Letters
LoveLeetr Uses AI to Produce Sentimental Messages
Anniversary Edition Vinyl
UMe Launches Elton John's 50th Anniversary Honky Château Album
Presidential Note Campaigns
Joe Biden Launches a New Boomer-Focused Campaign Using the Notes App
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships
Charitable Candy-Inspired Pins
The Love Hearts Pin Badges Benefit the Alzheimer's Society