Breaking up is a difficult event that is often accompanied by sadness and a sense of loss.
ADVICE.NEWS tells why it hurts to break up and how to survive it.
How long does the pain of separation last?
In 2007, scientists from the American University of Monmouth, having surveyed 166 students who had experienced at least one breakup in the last six months, found that it takes at least three months to recover from a breakup.
However, the duration of this period can vary and depends on many factors: the degree of closeness of the partners, the duration of the relationship, the intensity of feelings.
Why is breaking up so hard?
A breakup is the loss of not only a relationship, but also shared plans, dreams and hopes.
Many people experience disappointment, grief, and a sense of failure when a relationship ends.
A breakup often feels like a big change in your daily life.
So such a radical change can seem overwhelming.
How to survive a breakup
As a rule, people experience sadness, melancholy, grief.
To get over it faster, allow yourself to be sad and feel sad for as long as you need.
Try not to suppress your emotions and feelings.
Try to lie down, cry, be sad, sleep. Don't agree to do something you don't really want to do - like go to a party with friends.
You will return to your normal rhythm of life once you have cried enough about your loss.
Don't be shy about asking for help and support from your loved ones and friends.
It's okay to mourn a relationship and give yourself time to work through your sadness.
Earlier we wrote about how to maintain a relationship for a long time.
