My only advice to those of you who are currently wallowing in a sea of their own tears, sheets and filth due to a recent breakup is to take solace in the fact that it happens to everybody. Your mom, your cousin Ronnie and even Obama have had their hearts broken at some point in their life.
So in honor of the devastatingly inevitable part of dating, here are the 15 achy breaky heart innovations. No country music included.
15 Achy Breaky Heart Innovations
From Anatomical Broken Hearts to Electric Lonely Hearts:
Brian G Randles — Dec 20, 2009 — Art & Design

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High-Profile Facebook Breakups
Chris Brown and Rihanna Change Relationship Status to 'Single'

14
Art for Bad Breakups
Handmade Goods To Inspire Torn Couples Like Chris Brown and Rihanna

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Anatomical Broken Hearts
Kristin Kaplowitz's Sharpie and Colored Pencil Drawings Are Amazing
12
Love Patch
The Cure Of A Broken Heart
11
Broken Heart Bling
Breakup Jewelry By Etsy Artists Symbolize Broken Romance
10
Break-Up Service Clothing Ads
Safevertising for Adidas Originals
9
Heart-Rending Real-Life Ads
Breast Cancer Awareness Commercial Evokes Genuine Emotions
8
Heart-Wrenching Tees
'I Love Realism' Shirt Displays Funny Philosophy
7
Artifacts of Ex Lovers Exhibit
Broken Heart Museum
6
Electric Lonely Hearts
Kristen Bukowski Creates Glowing Wallflower
5
Violent Heart-Break Greetings
'St.Valentine the Vermin' Faux Butcher Knives
4
Dejected, Dysfunctional & Dumped Love Hearts
Bittersweets
3
Calling in Lovesick
Paid Time Off After Breakups
2
Heartwrenching Defiant Ads
Italian Doctors Without Borders Will Never Surrender
1
Creative Dumping
Break-Up Handkerchiefs
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Heartwarming Bank Campaigns
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Emotion-Regulating Mobile Apps
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Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
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Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
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Lighthearted Football Campaigns
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Mobile Device Durability Ads
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Self-Indulgence Treat Boxes
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Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
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AI Dating Tools
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Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
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Globally Inspired Heart Candies
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Customized Candy Jingles
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Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors
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Song-Enthused Jean Collaborations
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Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
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Distracted Driving Awareness Videos
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Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants
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Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Non-Alcoholic Electrolyte Cocktails
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Limited-Edition April Fool's Lines
Chamberlain Coffee Debuts the Oops Collection on April 1st
AI Music Producers
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Afternoon Break-Encouraging Campaigns
Halfday Iced Tea is Launching the Halfday Break Campaign
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
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Fitness Earphones Campaigns
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Unconventional Soothing Sleep Aids
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Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
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Emotional Mothers Day Ads
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Breakup Navigating AI Tools
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Rhythmic Bed Rockers
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Throwback OOO Campaigns
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Modern Mobile Fridge Concepts
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Phone Breakup Newsletters
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Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
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Footwear-Branded Heart Health Initiatives
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