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Why does breaking up hurt so much?

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Why does breaking up hurt so much?
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lexieejolleen
January 28th, 2016 9:13pm
Because you care so much for that person, you may be in denial about it, but its true. You actually have feelings for your partner.
Daniela95
February 3rd, 2016 1:44pm
Losing a relationship with someone we cared deeply about is always hard. Take you time to recover from this, try out some new hobbies and try working on your personal growth.
crownrosemary
January 24th, 2016 4:14am
It hurts because you grow to love that person or you confide in that person and it's been awhile since you've been alone to b your own individual
Anonymous
January 23rd, 2016 11:13pm
because when you love someone and then you lose them it always hurts . but you should not think negative.
ughhitshaley
January 20th, 2016 5:43am
they hurt because you are trying to move on from a person that you really love and care about and would do anything for.
Letshelpeveryone
January 19th, 2016 6:49am
Often it is the deepest pain witch empowers you to grow to your strongest self. You can get through this trust me!
Bornfree
January 16th, 2016 7:03pm
Breaking up hurt so much because everything comes to an end within seconds & something insides gets breaking up slowly
Soarfree
January 16th, 2016 9:24am
Breaking is not and easy thing to do , and most people know that. Breaking up hurts so much because you are letting go of things that you have loved.
smilingMinions
March 21st, 2016 5:15pm
Because you are used to your loved ones, i totally agree that its hurts but if even you have a god or cat and it leaves you or die ,you feel so much so its a matter of your closeness, for me, you invest a lot of on your relationship ,you invest your sincerity your loyalty your good time your bad time your money your happiness your sad memories even sometimes you prefer more than your family so definitely it hurts.
OGMissy
May 26th, 2016 5:34pm
it just does sister the sooner you realize that the better
Anonymous
January 10th, 2016 11:13pm
Because you have to trust someone enough to be in a relationship with and by cutting off that relationship you are losing that trust and strong bond
lostinmyworld
January 10th, 2016 3:47am
Because if you truly love someone, losing them is the hardest thing ever. But soon you will find someone else.
GrowthMindset17
January 10th, 2016 3:30am
It is normal. It hurts because you really loved that person and it is hurting your heart not to be able to give them the love you can.
Caitlin7cups
January 9th, 2016 12:27pm
Breaking up hurts so much because falling in love with someone is a deep emotion, so for the emotion and relationship to end, and not be able to show your love for someone is tough. But also, things, actions, and even words remind people about what them and their partner did.
Anonymous
January 9th, 2016 7:57am
it hurts because we get emotionally attached to that person sometimes physically as well. that person becomes our need and when we break we can't find them and we burst out. it becomes difficult to handle the situation and specially the memories which one has made with their partner.
Geminisecret
January 8th, 2016 3:49am
i think is because your loosing a person who you love or you use to love, a part of you, i think its either because we all know that after a break up we are gonna miss him/her, all the things we use to do together, and all that
caringIceCream67
January 8th, 2016 3:44am
Breakup as far as believe is cutting a strong bond... We used to spend all our time and life with them and suddenly breakup brings and an end to this. So it takes time to adjust for a life without him or her.
musicalDew34
January 7th, 2016 7:21pm
Because breaking up with someone breaks you completely and you couldn't be back same as before you used to be
TheForce19
January 7th, 2016 4:28am
Breaking up hurts quite a bit because of the expectation of being part of something that could lead to something bigger did not work for us. We mourn a relationship, but you can always get back up.
TylerOrTash
January 7th, 2016 12:34am
When you are with someone, you are basically habituated with him/her being around. It's like whenever anything happens in your life, any small event, you share it with him/her before any one else. Now when you break up, this person leaves, thereby creating a huge void in your life. You still want to share those little things with some one, but alas, you have no one! And that really makes you feel lonely and is extremely painful. That is why, my friend, break ups hurt so bad!
uniquecreature41
February 28th, 2022 10:52pm
Because you unwittingly moulded yourself around another human. And if for whatever reason they're no longer in your life, that takes some serious readjustment. You're going to miss them physically but even worse, mentally. That's the kicker. Your body and brain have to heal from the split and that's why you feel so sick during the days and weeks after the break up. And what's hardest to understand when you're in that mire is the most important factor of all; you will not always feel the way you do in this moment. Yes, you might still miss them and even still love them in future but it just won't hurt this badly. Time isn't a healer; activity is. Movement will help you move on and it'll help you do it faster; this is a crucial factor in getting you on the road to recovery. That's not to say it isn't ok to wallow for a while, you've earned that right but give yourself a time limit on the pj's and icecream fest. You're a little bit stronger than you know yourself to be and I wish you that realisation during this rotten time. X
Anonymous
January 6th, 2016 6:02pm
We got used to be with our boyfriend or girlfriend and it is really difficult to imagine our world without them, because they were part of everything in our life.
IAmGladUCame
January 6th, 2016 5:56pm
Because, If you are the person who is breaking up with someone, you feel bad for the person, because in general, you still care about him/her. If someone breaks up with you, it's sad because in general you still want to be with that person,
PerfectParadise37
January 6th, 2016 6:02am
You lost the love of your life the one who you thought you were going to have a future with, you feel like you lost everything.
pandalistener06
January 6th, 2016 4:44am
Because you love that person so much and it is never easy to let go of of someone you are used to be with; there will always be a hole inside your heart for that person and there could be no way to "un-love" a person.
chamomilewizard
January 6th, 2016 2:25am
It is someone you love, or thought you used to. The shock is difficult to process and get through. I am sure you will get through it eventually, though!
jadelima1
January 3rd, 2016 8:23pm
Because we miss the person we love, we miss their smell, their hugs and their presence. It feels like a part of us has been taken out of our hearts. It really hurts.
LinaKitty
December 30th, 2015 1:50am
Break ups hurt because you had an emotional bond with that person, and when it was broken you feel like a part of you was severed. But you eventually get over it.
Anonymous
December 30th, 2015 4:07am
When you are in a relationship with someone and have acquired feelings for them then it can be difficult to let go of that person. Losing someone you care for is honestly one of the hardest things you can encounter in life. Breaking up happens and it is challenging to deal with. Life is never easy and its challenges can be even harder to take on. After the break up, try to value the good times you had with that person and learn from the experience.
highopes
December 30th, 2015 1:22pm
because you are leaving someone that you love and you know that he/she doesn't have feeling for you anymore so you feel worthless and never good enough for anyone and you start analyzing things and wondering why this person that you loved so much and gave him so much doesn't loves you anymore