Few things are more painful than love gone awry. While wounds heal and cruel words eventually cease to matter, heartbreak can leave you feeling bereft for years. Irrespective of whether this is because of a protracted breakup, or a result of a fling which inexplicably fizzled out; one thing is for certain, you don't feel as if you're going to get over it until you do. But while no two experiences are alike, I think we can all agree that some heartbreaks are harder to get over than others.
One form of despair that has captivated the human consciousness since the dawn of mankind, and has been immortalised in poetry, prose, music - you name it - ever since, is unrequited love. I mean, just check out these 10 stories, which unequivocally prove that it's absolutely excruciating.
1. How dare heWell, there you have it. I bet your embarrassing breakups are looking a lot better in comparison...
In other news, here's why you really shouldn't tell your partner how many people you've had sex with.