11 Breakup Lessons We’ve Learned from Romantic Comedies

by Anna Moeslein, Glamour

Breakups are so traumatizing, they've inspired countless big-screen broken hearts-including the latest take on letting go of somebody you love, Celeste and Jesse Forever (in theaters on August 3). But these films are more than just entertainment for your pity party. They actually have some real-life lessons you can use to help you-or a friend-survive a split.

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Breakup Lesson From Sex and the City: Surround Yourself With Friends

When Carrie's (S arah Jessica Parker) commitment-phobic fiancé, Mr. Big, stands her up on her wedding day, it's her besties Charlotte (Kristin Davis), Samantha (Kim Cattrall ), and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) who are really there to pick her back up. Lean on your friends when you're feeling down too.
Photo by: courtesy of New Line Cinema
Breakup Lesson From Sex and the City: Surround Yourself With Friends

When Carrie's (S arah Jessica Parker) commitment-phobic fiancé, Mr. Big, stands her up on her wedding day, it's her besties Charlotte (Kristin Davis), Samantha (Kim Cattrall ), and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) who are really there to pick her back up. Lean on your friends when you're feeling down too.

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