Why Heartbroken People Make the Best Lovers
The School of Life
Sep 16, 2026 13:00
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When we hear a tragic dating story about an ex who betrayed or abandoned someone, our immediate reaction is pure sympathy. But there is another thought that should quietly cross our minds: this might be one of the most promising things we could ever learn about a potential partner.
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While we rarely learn how to love from only being loved well, true heartbreak teaches us deep gratitude, responsibility, and the true value of kindness. In this film, we explore why people who have survived the journey through heartbreak often make the most understanding, attentive, and resilient partners.
"When you are looking out for a partner: try to look for one who has had their heart very badly broken by one or even better two or three exes… Imagine you are on a date across the table from someone with a truly tragic story to tell. Their ex pursued them intensely for a year, proposed after six months, bought a house with them and spoke excitedly about children. Then it emerged that, from the very beginning, there had been another family..."
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