Dealing with a breakup is one of the toughest things to do. In fact, experts have equated this feeling to grieving the death of a loved one. This makes sense considering that you’re grieving the end of a relationship, and along with it, some hopes and dreams that you may have had.
How long does it take to get over a breakup? Wouldn’t it be great to know? At least if you have a number in mind, you have a time frame to look forward to and an end to the pain in sight.
The truth is that every relationship is different. While some experts have implied that it takes three months to get over a breakup, there are actual studies that found that it takes about half the time that the couple was together. So if you were in a relationship with John for 8 months, expect to mourn the end of that relationship for four months.
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One has to consider, however, the fact that even the depth of feelings for partners is not the same. It’s possible to get over someone in a few days if you were not really that in love with them. And it could take years to move past someone that you have a very close bond with.
There’s nothing wrong with having a timeline though. For one thing, it makes you less likely to want to give up and run back to your ex. And in most cases, in a couple of months, you should be feeling much better. You may not have fallen completely out of love, but the horizon shouldn’t be as dark and as hopeless as it was in those early days.
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So, how long does it take to get over a breakup? The simple answer is, it depends. But just keep putting one leg in front of the other and you will find joy soon enough.
To heal quickly, here’s what to do immediately after a breakup.
Source: Lifestyle.NG