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==The grieving process==
Many counsellors liken the process of emotionally separating from a long-term relationship to the grieving process that happens when a loved one dies. In general, this process can be expected to take one to two years to complete. Dr. Elizabeth KublerKübler-Ross, in her book ''[http://www.worldcat.org/title/on-death-and-dying/oclc/4238 On Death and Dying]'', describes a five-stage model of grief, and how grief affects our ability to make decisions in each stage.
*'''Shock and denial:''' "This isn't happening to me!" An initial paralysis at <span class="noglossary">hearing</span> the bad news; trying to avoid the inevitable. People usually avoid making decisions or taking <span class="noglossary">action</span> at this point.