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The Science of Breaking Up—How Humans Get it Wrong

The unbearable heartache caused by a lost love has been a favorite theme of both classic literature and pop culture alike. However, breaking up may not be as big a deal as we tend to anticipate, say Northwestern University researchers. Their new study shows that lovers—especially those madly in love—handle breaking up with much less anguish than they anticipate.

The Science of Breaking Up—How Humans Get it Wrong

The unbearable heartache caused by a lost love has been a favorite theme of both classic literature and pop culture alike. However, breaking up may not be as big a deal as we tend to anticipate, say Northwestern University researchers. Their new study shows that lovers—especially those madly in love—handle breaking up with much less anguish than they anticipate.