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Best Things to Buy After a Breakup

Retail therapy that actually heals

Spending money on yourself beats spending it on therapy—and costs about the same.
đź‘‘ #1 Pick

Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum

Aggressively clean your life—literally and metaphorically

All 5 recommendations

Est. prices as of 4 Mar 2026

#1 · Dyson · Best Value

Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum

$749.99

Aggressively clean your life—literally and metaphorically

  • âś“ Transforms your living space in 15 minutes
  • âś“ Makes you feel incredibly productive
  • âś“ The laser dust detection is oddly satisfying
  • âś— Battery life drops to 30 mins on max power
  • âś— Attachment storage is chaotic
#2 · Nespresso · Crowd Favorite

Nespresso Vertuo Next Deluxe

$249.00

Your new morning ritual—better than any relationship

  • âś“ Espresso in 30 seconds
  • âś“ Feels like a luxury apartment in your kitchen
  • âś“ Capsule system is ridiculously convenient
  • âś— Capsules cost about $0.80 each
  • âś— Wasteful unless you recycle diligently
#3 · Theragun · Hidden Gem

Theragun Pro Massage Gun

$399.99

Better than a shoulder cry—actually loosens the tension

  • âś“ Reduces muscle tension instantly
  • âś“ Feels like a professional massage at home
  • âś“ Great for stress relief and recovery
  • âś— Loud enough to wake neighbors
  • âś— Battery lasts only 2 hours of use
#4 · Eight Sleep

Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra Smart Mattress

$2,799.00

Sleep alone like a king—temperature control is chef's kiss

  • âś“ Dual-zone temperature control
  • âś“ Biometric tracking is weirdly motivating
  • âś“ Finally reclaim your bed as YOUR space
  • âś— Extremely expensive
  • âś— Requires specific bed frame
  • âś— App connectivity can be glitchy
#5 · Sony · Premium Pick

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones

$399.99

Noise cancellation that drowns out regret and sad songs

  • âś“ Industry-leading noise cancellation
  • âś“ 40-hour battery life
  • âś“ Sound quality is genuinely impressive
  • âś— Expensive for headphones
  • âś— Touch controls can be finicky
  • âś— Heavy after long wear