How Long Does It Really Take To Get Over An Ex?

According to research published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, it takes 11 weeks to feel better after a relationship ends. But a separate study found it takes closer to 18 months to heal from the end of a marriage. Because love is a messy emotion, and each relationship comes with its own memories and feelings, the end of any relationship will be a unique experience. And there is no set time limit for healing – as factors including the length of the relationship, shared experiences and memories, whether you had children, betrayal, and the depth of emotion all play a part in the healing process.

Fortunately, although it may not seem like it in the moment, millions of other people are experiencing similar emotions – and millions more have.

Oct 12, – No matter how toxic (and pointless) it is to continue pining for an ex, most women have a near impossible time letting go and moving forward.

After a breakup a girl may not only find herself saddened by the loss of her boyfriend— she may begin to feel as if her whole world has just been shattered. After spending so much time with a guy, relying on him, and making life decisions with him in mind — the idea of seeing herself as completely independent rather than as part of a couple can be a tough concept to grasp. It can make her feel lost, alone, and searching to find herself.

The challenge then goes beyond dealing with a girl who is saddened by the ending of a relationship. This can be a transitional period for her where she finds all sorts of questions and emotions running through her head. A relationship that takes such an emotional toll can have an effect on how a girl enters the dating world.