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8 Graphs that Capture the Truths of Breaking Up — The Bold Italic — San Francisco

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By Cecilia Rabess

Peak breakup season has come and gone again, when Valentine’s Day declarations give way to the seamy allure of spring-break sex. If you’ve recently been kicked to the curb, please put down that Ben & Jerry’s, give that Tinder finger a rest, and remember — your ex is human garbage. These charts pretty much prove it.








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