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** CelebrityBreakUpSong: A break-up song written by a celebrity about another celebrity.
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[[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant Not to be confused with]] [[BreakingAndDestructionTropes tropes involving literal breaking]].

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[[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant Not to be confused with]] [[BreakingAndDestructionTropes tropes involving literal breaking]]. Or the [[UsefulNotes/TheYugoslavWars the breakup of Yugoslavia.]]
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* DifferingPrioritiesBreakup: A breakup resulting from each person wanting things that will make the other unhappy.
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* FalseSoulmate: Realizing this person isn't 'the one' after all usually involves breaking up.


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* FootDraggingDivorcee: When one spouse refuses to break up.


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* OperationJealousy: After a break up, a character may try dating other people to make their ex jealous.
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* LoveCannotOvercome: [[TheHero The Hero's]] LoveInterest breaks up with him because she can't deal with the thrills and dangers of his lifestyle.

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* LoveCannotOvercome: [[TheHero The Hero's]] A LoveInterest breaks up with him TheHero because she they can't deal with the thrills and dangers of his lifestyle. their partner's lifestyle.



* StrugglingSingleMother: A financially-dependent mother is left to raise her child/ren alone after breaking up with the father of her child.

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* StrugglingSingleMother: A financially-dependent mother is left to raise her child/ren child(ren) alone after breaking up with the father of her child.
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* ReplacementLoveInterest: A character who has recently broken up starts a relationship with someone who looks/acts suspiciously similar to their ex.

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* ReplacementLoveInterest: ReplacementGoldfish: A character is replaced with another. Can include a character who has recently broken up starts a relationship with someone who looks/acts suspiciously similar to their ex.

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* WeUsedToBeFriends: Former friends went their separate ways.



* WeUsedToBeFriends: Former friends went their separate ways.
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* DumpedViaTextMessage: A character gets dumped spontaneously over text.
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* DearJohnLetter

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* DearJohnLetterDearJohnLetter: A break up in writing.
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* MessOfWoe: An intense breakup causes you to neglect cleaning for several weeks.

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* OnTheRebound: Entering a relationship very quickly after breaking up.



* ReplacementGoldfish: A character who has recently broken up starts a relationship with someone who looks/acts suspiciously similar to their ex.

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* ReplacementGoldfish: ReplacementLoveInterest: A character who has recently broken up starts a relationship with someone who looks/acts suspiciously similar to their ex.
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* ReplacementGoldfish: A character who has recently broken up starts a relationship with someone who looks/acts suspiciously similar to their ex.
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* PsychoExGirlfriend: A break-up caused this character to snap and turn evil.
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* StrugglingSingleMother: A financially-dependent mother is left to raise her child/ren alone after breaking up with the father of her child.
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* DearJohnLetter
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* BreakingTheFellowship

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* BreakingTheFellowshipBreakingTheFellowship: A posse of people is split up, usually as a way of weakening them.



* BreakupBreakout

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* BreakupBreakoutBreakupBreakout: A performer achieves success after splitting off from a duo or entourage.



* BreakupSong

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* BreakupSongBreakupSong: A song about ending a relationship.



* PlotMandatedFriendshipFailure

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* PlotMandatedFriendshipFailurePlotMandatedFriendshipFailure: Good friends have a falling out after hitting rock bottom.



* SecondActBreakup

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* SecondActBreakupSecondActBreakup: The OfficialCouple temporarily breaks up in the middle of the story.

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* HeartbreakAndIceCream: Heartbroken characters eat ice cream.
* HeartbrokenBadass (this can be due to a break-up)

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* HeartbreakAndIceCream: Heartbroken characters Characters eat ice cream.
cream following a break up.
* HeartbrokenBadass (this HeartbrokenBadass: This can be due to a break-up)break-up.



* ItsNotYouItsMe: A possible stock phrase used when breaking up.
* ItsNotYouItsMyEnemies: A possible stock phrase used when breaking up.

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* ItsNotYouItsMe: A possible stock phrase used when breaking up.
Lack of self-worth causes a character to end a relationship.
* ItsNotYouItsMyEnemies: A possible stock phrase used when breaking up.TheHero breaks up with their LoveInterest on the grounds that they won't be safe with them.



* LetsJustBeFriends: A possible stock phrase used when breaking up.
* LostLoveMontage: A montage which can play after a break-up.

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* LetsJustBeFriends: A possible stock phrase used when breaking up.
They break up, but they decide they'll be friends because they still care about each other.
* LostLoveMontage: A montage which can play plays after a break-up.break-up.
* LoveCannotOvercome: [[TheHero The Hero's]] LoveInterest breaks up with him because she can't deal with the thrills and dangers of his lifestyle.



* MistakenForCheating (this can lead to a break-up)
* TheMourningAfter (this can be due to a break-up)

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* MistakenForCheating (this can lead to a break-up)
* TheMourningAfter (this can be
MistakenForCheating: Characters break up due to one of them being falsely accused of cheating.
* TheMourningAfter: Refusing to love again due to still being hung up on
a break-up)former lover.



* PleaseDumpMe: A character wants their partner to break up with them.

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* PleaseDumpMe: A character wants acts obnoxious in order to get their partner to break up with them.



* RelationshipRevolvingDoor (when a couple keeps breaking up and then getting back together)
* RelationshipSabotage (if successful, it will lead to a break-up)

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* RelationshipRevolvingDoor (when a RelationshipRevolvingDoor: A couple keeps breaking up and then getting back together)
together.
* RelationshipSabotage (if RelationshipSabotage: If successful, it will lead to a break-up)break-up.



* SpurnedIntoSuicide (a possible result of a break-up)

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* SpurnedIntoSuicide (a possible result of SpurnedIntoSuicide: Getting dumped causes a break-up)character to kill themself.



* YourCheatingHeart (one of the most common reasons for breaking up)
* WeUsedToBeFriends (a platonic break-up)

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* YourCheatingHeart (one of the most common reasons for breaking up)
YourCheatingHeart: Being unfaithful to a partner leads to a break up.
* WeUsedToBeFriends (a platonic break-up)WeUsedToBeFriends: Former friends went their separate ways.
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[[IThoughtItMeant Not to be confused with]] [[BreakingAndDestructionTropes tropes involving literal breaking]].

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[[IThoughtItMeant [[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant Not to be confused with]] [[BreakingAndDestructionTropes tropes involving literal breaking]].

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* IHaveNoSon: When a parent cuts ties with their child.



* OffScreenBreakup

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* OffScreenBreakupOffScreenBreakup: They broke up, but it never happened on-screen.



* ToiletSeatDivorce

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* ToiletSeatDivorceToiletSeatDivorce: When a couple breaks up for silly reasons.
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* BreakingTheFellowship
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A sub-category of LoveTropes and FriendshipTropes. Compare TheExIndex (some tropes are common to both as well).

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A sub-category of LoveTropes and FriendshipTropes. Compare TheExIndex (some tropes are common to both as well).
well). Contrast ReconciliationTropes.
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* PlotMandatedFriendshipFailure
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* BreakupBreakout


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* ToiletSeatDivorce
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[[IThoughtItMeant Not to be confused with]] [[BreakingAndDestructionTropes tropes involving literal breaking up]].breaking]].
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[[IThoughtItMeant Not to be confused with]] [[BreakingAndDestructionTropes tropes involving literal breaking up]].

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[[caption-width-right:350:LoveHurts, indeed.]]



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[[caption-width-right:350:LoveHurts, indeed.]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:LoveHurts, indeed.]]
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A sub-category of LoveTropes and FriendshipTropes.

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A sub-category of LoveTropes and FriendshipTropes. Compare TheExIndex (some tropes are common to both as well).
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* DefenestrateAndBerate: After breaking up with someone, a character throws all that person's belongings out a second-floor or higher window.
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This is an index for tropes involving break-ups.

A sub-category of LoveTropes and FriendshipTropes.
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[[caption-width-right:350:LoveHurts, indeed.]]
[[index]]
* BetterAsFriends: Two people who have dated for a while realize that they are better as friends.
* BreakHisHeartToSaveHim: A character breaks up with another for their own safety.
* BreakUpBonfire: After breaking up with someone, a character burns everything that reminds them of that person.
* BreakUpMakeUpScenario: Two characters break up before eventually getting back together.
* BreakupSong
* BreakUpToMakeUp: A character recognises their own self-worth when pining for another character.
* DowntimeDowngrade: Two characters who get together in a film have broken up in the sequel.
* TheFirstCutIsTheDeepest: A character has emotional issues about romance following their first break-up.
* HeartbreakAndIceCream: Heartbroken characters eat ice cream.
* HeartbrokenBadass (this can be due to a break-up)
* ItsNotYouItsMe: A possible stock phrase used when breaking up.
* ItsNotYouItsMyEnemies: A possible stock phrase used when breaking up.
* LeavingYouToFindMyself: A character breaks up with another as a result of CharacterDevelopment.
* LetsJustBeFriends: A possible stock phrase used when breaking up.
* LostLoveMontage: A montage which can play after a break-up.
* MakeUpOrBreakUp: A potential break-up situation when a character does something their partner doesn't approve of.
* TheMasqueradeWillKillYourDatingLife: A character's SecretIdentity causes issues with their dating life, possibly leading to a break-up.
* MinorFlawMajorBreakup: A character breaks up with their partner [[DisproportionateRetribution over a minor flaw]].
* MistakenForCheating (this can lead to a break-up)
* TheMourningAfter (this can be due to a break-up)
* NotGoodWithRejection: A character doesn't respond well to a break-up.
* OffScreenBreakup
* TheOneThatGotAway: A character has bittersweet memories of their ex.
* PleaseDumpMe: A character wants their partner to break up with them.
* RelationshipRevolvingDoor (when a couple keeps breaking up and then getting back together)
* RelationshipSabotage (if successful, it will lead to a break-up)
* SecondActBreakup
* SpurnedIntoSuicide (a possible result of a break-up)
* WhyWouldAnyoneTakeHimBack: A couple that breaks up due to the actions of one partner and then getting back together is seen as being implausible.
* YourCheatingHeart (one of the most common reasons for breaking up)
* WeUsedToBeFriends (a platonic break-up)
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