The heart is broken vs My heart is broken

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The heart is broken' is a more general statement, while 'My heart is broken' is a personal statement indicating that the speaker's own heart is broken.

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The heart is broken

This phrase is correct and can be used in a more general context.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where hearts in general are broken, without referring to a specific person.

Examples:

In times of war, the heart is broken by the suffering of innocent people.
When a tragedy strikes, the heart is broken by the loss of loved ones.

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It does so painful, that the heart is broken.
So if the stone is removed from its setting then the heart is broken and the soul is released.
One minute you're having coffee and in the next minute your heart is broken.
And... my heart is broken.
My heart is broken for your loss.
My heart is broken for your loss.
Your heart is broken, wounded.
Their mother's heart is broken.
Since you've gone my heart is broken
I'm sorry your heart is broken.
His heart is broken, not mine.
Her mother's heart is broken.
But inside here, your heart is broken.
My heart is broken, that's all.
Your heart is broken, wounded.
His heart is broken and his spirit is gone.
It sounds like your heart is broken.
Be that as it may, on the flip side, what I've got is a young girl whose heart is broken.
If I can say it simply, A person's heart is broken so it needs to be fixed.
"Because his heart is broken"...

Alternatives:

Hearts are broken
The heart breaks

My heart is broken

This phrase is correct and is used to express personal feelings of sadness or emotional pain.

This phrase is used when someone wants to express that they are feeling emotionally hurt or sad.

Examples:

I can't believe she left me, my heart is broken.
After the breakup, his heart was broken.

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"My heart is broken..." Am I pretty?
And... my heart is broken.
My heart is broken for your loss.
My heart is broken for your loss.
My heart is broken, that's all.
My heart is broken, all hope gone
My heart is broken because of you Nothing can mend it again
My heart is broken when I have to say goodbye
My heart is broken, my luck ran out!
Since you've gone my heart is broken
When my heart is broken, I can get up and dust myself off and walk away with some dignity.
The woman I love is gone, my heart is broken, and I really - to be honest with you, I just don't have the will to live.
I just want to say that my heart is broken by the state of the world and the state of this city, and if those callers who are calling in...

Alternatives:

I feel heartbroken
I am devastated

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The heart is broken vs My heart is broken