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Why You Spent After the Breakup (And How to Reclaim Your Power) | Women & Money
In this episode of Women & Money, host April Mendez explores the psychological and financial mechanics behind post-breakup spending. If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through e-commerce sites at 2 a.m. or buying items to fill an emotional void, this episode explains why that happens and how to stop it. We move beyond the superficial concept of 'retail therapy' to examine how heartbreak triggers a desperate need for control and tangible proof of self-existence. When relationships end, especially those that defined our identity, we often feel untethered. The urge to spend becomes a…
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