Breakups are often described as one of life’s most painful experiences.
By their 30s, people experience an average of three breakups -- and at least one usually affects them deeply.
Researchers have uncovered who suffers most, how long recovery really takes and what actually helps people move on.
Here are the findings from 9 studies exploring the psychology of breakups and recovery.
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean