A study revealed scientific data on separation with an ex and provided advice to better cope with that pain.
A recent study from the University of Illinois shed light on this complex phenomenon. The researchers analyzed the brain mechanisms involved in the process of overcoming a love relationship.
The human brain requires considerable time to process the end of a relationship. Scientists discovered that emotional detachment follows a specific pattern. The investigation revealed surprising data on the duration of this process. The study results provide valuable information to better understand emotional dynamics after a break.
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How long it takes to forget a former partner, according to science
A team of researchers from the University of Illinois carried out an exhaustive study on emotional detachment. The work analyzed 328 adults who experienced long relationships of at least two years. The participants separated from their partners approximately five years before the study. Scientists measured the levels of residual emotional attachment towards their ex -partners.
The results showed that the detachment process follows a specific curve. The midpoint of emotional distancing is reached around four years after the rupture. However, the human brain requires approximately eight years to complete the detachment process. This finding surprised researchers for their prolonged duration.
The study identified factors that influence the duration of the detachment process. Frequent contact with the former partner and anxious attachment style significantly extend the period of emotional recovery. Interestingly, the investigation revealed that having children in common can accelerate the detachment once the initial phase is over. Social networks and coexistence in shared spaces also make emotional disconnection difficult.
The researchers discovered that constant exposure to the former partner, even without direct contact, keeps the emotional bond active. This phenomenon is particularly evident in young people who continue to interact with their former partners in everyday fields. Science showed that the brain needs time and space to complete the detachment process.
The study also provided strategies to facilitate the exciting recovery processl. The scientists recommended to validate pain as the first fundamental step. Zero contact with the former couple proved to be effective in weakening attachment. Avoiding the idealization of the past relationship helps maintain a realistic perspective. Active physical exercise brain circuits that relieve stress and improve emotional well -being. Establishing new social ties, without hurry, contributes positively to the recovery process.
Source: Ambito
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