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Mar 2018
25m 34s

S1E1: Getting Under to Get Over

THE BOSTON GLOBE
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It’s common advice after a breakup: The best way to get over an ex is to get under someone new. But does it work? Is rebound sex empowering, or does it just leave you feeling lonelier? Meredith Goldstein explores the emotions -- and the science -- at play in one of life’s most vulnerable moments. Email us your thoughts at loveletters@boston.com and find us o ... Show More
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