Break-ups are an inevitable part of life. That doesn't, however, make them any easier to experience. When relationships end and we're forced that crippling cocktail of emotions, at least we can count on music to help us through the darker times.
Here you can find a handful of songs appropriate for each stage of a break-up. From the initial heart break to intense anger to eventual acceptance and reemergence of hope, consider this your go-to guide for musical comfort, all in one place.
When you just need a good cry:
1. Wake up Alone by Amy Winehouse
2. Lesson Learned by Alicia Keys
3. Pictures of You by The Cure
4. Dreams by Fleetwood Mac
5. Someone Like You by Adele
6. I Wish it Would Rain by The Temptations
7. I Miss You by Blink 182
8. We Belong Together by Mariah Carey
9. Picture by Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow
10. Marvin's Room by Drake
11. Hopelessly Devoted to You by Olivia Newton-John
12. Let me Love You by DJ Snake and Justin Bieber
13. Song Cry by Jay-Z
14. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum
When you're mad as hell that a single person could make you feel this way:
15. Somebody That I Used to Know- Gotye
16. You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette
17. I Don't F*** With you by Big Sean
18. Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood
19. Blow Me (One Last Kiss) by P!nk
When you need a reminder that you are a worthwhile human being who is better than this bull***t:
20. Where I'm At by Lloyd Banks and Eminem
21. Too Good by Drake featuring Rihanna
22. Survivor by Destiny's Child
When you're finally feeling ready to move on:
22. It's Strange by Louis the Child and K.Flay23. Cry Me a River by Justin Timberlake
24. Don't Think Twice It's Alright by Bob Dylan
25. The Middle by Jimmy Eat World
