In the game of love, do women jump over the break-up hurdle quicker than men?
Neil Sedaka was onto something in 1960 with his hit song “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.” But what he may have missed is that it’s even harder to get over. And those same sentiments ring true today as they did back then.
Medical research suggests that the same pain you experience with a physical injury is also felt when a relationship falls apart. It just so happens that our brains can’t tell the difference between those two traumatic events.
So, between men and women, which group is more likely to move on and find love quicker?
Wait for it… the answer is men.
But hold on just a second. Moving on doesn’t necessarily mean recovered.
According to researchers from Binghamton University, although women’s suffering as a result of a break-up tends to be greater than men, they are likelier to heal from relationships mor completely than their counterparts.
The study also finds that while men are more apt to find a new partner faster than women, they don’t ever fully recover from the break-up. Instead, they simply drag the baggage and unresolved issues from the previous relationship into the new one.
Additionally, women’s penchant for being more socially active and open to discussing personal matters lends itself to the healing process. By talking through their feelings, women are able to accept the outcome quicker, aided by a supportive village of loved ones.
Men are less likely to unabashedly communicate their feelings to friends and family, most likely due to the shame and societal stigma placed onto them for displaying any emotion other than happiness and anger.
Conclusion:
It is clear from how differently men and women react to a relationship’s demise that the road to recovery requires customized pavement. However, what each group shares in common is that not only can love be found again, but with time and proper healing, it can last.
Reference link:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/08/150806151406.htm
by Jade
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