“In my experience as a therapist and as a friend, it seems that the majority of the breakup resources available are for women and not men. Women, who tend to be more vocal about their emotional struggles, are the squeaky wheel that gets the grease from friends, from online communities, from books, and from therapeutic approaches.”

American writer, producer, and podcast host

Emily V. Gordon is an American writer, producer, and podcast host. She is best known for co-writing the 2017 romantic comedy film The Big Sick with her husband and frequent collaborator, Kumail Nanjiani. The film draws on their relationship, and Gordon and Nanjiani won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay for it. They were also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, along with several other honors.