Almost everyone has experienced it... some of us are culpable in causing it... so how do you better move on from it? Romantic rejection is one of the most common and painful human experiences that we go through. The brain system for romantic love is one of the most powerful processes that has ever evolved. But scientists are just now getting an understanding of how this brain chemistry works but many think heartbreak is similar to the withdrawal experienced when quitting a powerful cocaine addiction. In this Insight we take a look at the messy, joyful, sad and funny stories of how heartbreak affects your thoughts and behaviours – and the various ways we heal a broken heart.