In the aftermath of a breakup, it can be hard to do anything but watch sad movies and eat ice cream in bed. But your broken heart isn't the only thing that needs attention when a relationship ends: If you shared a living space with your ex, you'll also have to deal with finding a different place to live, moving out, and furnishing your new space. Fortunately, the newly single don't have to navigate this process alone. As Fast Company reports, Onward is a new concierge service based in New York City that handles the practical aspects of a breakup so you can focus on recovery.
Onward wants clients to see breaking up as an opportunity to start a new phase of life, and to get you started on that path, they begin by finding you a new, temporary place to live. The service has connections with furnished, short-term rental options in the city that are ready for new tenants. The utilities and paperwork have already been figured out for you, so all you need to worry about is moving in. Onward will send over packers and movers to help you move out of your old place and move on with your life as quickly as possible.
If you're having trouble processing your emotions after a breakup, Onward offers support in that area as well. Instead of weeding through tons of therapists on your own, the service narrows down your options to one to three vetted mental health professionals within your insurance network in just 24 hours. A 10-day package from Onward, which includes housing placement, packing, moving, and mental healthcare search assistance, starts at $99.
Onward's services couldn't come at a better time—the number of U.S. adults in cohabiting relationships rose from 14 million to 18 million between 2007 and 2016. That means many couples who break up have to deal with the same complications of divorce without the legal guidance. And finding a new place to live can be expensive, which keeps many people from moving on: According to one survey, 28 percent of people cite financial security as a reason for staying with their current partner.
Services like Onward can not only help the recently dumped, but also those who have been putting off pulling the plug on an unsatisfying relationship. You can sign up for their service after answering a few questions on their website.