Who moves on quicker after a break up: Men or Women?

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in general, who moves on quicker after a break up?

JailbaitGamerGirl · Accepted Answer

In my experience, I've never really had a break up with a guy. But I did have something sorta like that with one, and it took me like 6 months to get over him all the way. Ofc he was manipulative, evil sociopath who just used me to make himself feel better which I now realize, (and I was 15 him 26 when we started talking so super creepy creep too.) I'd been needing emotional support though, so I was an easy target. He let himself become somebody I relied on, that I thought I couldn't live without, he played on the feelings of a young naïve girl and so obviously I was devastated and almost died when he shattered me. Although I also realize it was obsession and not anything like love, so yippy my first love isn't gonna be a douche bag. So really I think it depends on the mental state and if the person has confidence to realize that they don't need the other person. Like me, I had almost zero confidence and was pretty unstable, but now I have zero mental health problems and 100% confidence. Helps to get through things with friends ^^
The only real relationship I've had is with a girl, and it was for three days so any way the woman moved on faster there. xD

restore · Accepted Answer

I want to say that men move on quicker, and this is because I believe men just tend to be less emotional than women. For women, a break up was always ends in tears as its the "end of the world" whereas for men, it is upsetting but they know they could make something better out of it and live. Again, just based off of what I've noticed.

As for the hooking up thing, I think women get so upset, angry, and desperate to move on and that's why they tend to hook up and date other men. Men just falsely take this in "oh wow, she obviously moved on quick, she obviously didn't like me" or "she's a total slut" When in reality, she's struggling and in pain. Almost trying to fake happiness. Men do this too. Honestly, it's just a way to get the ex off your mind... but perhaps not the best way.

MandyRuth · Accepted Answer

Definitely a gender divide on this question, which is interesting since one sex cannot speak for another. However, like most people have already said, it depends on the person. My boyfriend just recently broke up with me after 5 years together. I know it is going to take time for both of us to move on. We both invested a lot of time, energy and emotion into our relationship, so it something we can just simply "move on" from. We still care for each other and just need time alone. I know for sure I am not ready to move on to simply fill an emotional void or fulfill physical needs (which both women and men sometimes do).

This_is_my_username · Accepted Answer

I'm pretty sure women. As men don't have a lot of outlets to talk about their feelings. Its not "socially acceptable" for men to talk about these things because it's not "manly" or whatever. So they keep it to themselves and act like they've moved on. It's quite the trick they play. Great illusion and bravado that they put on.

Women on the other hand, cry, get mad, talk about their feelings openly. They get support from everyone around them. (which really helps) and then they gradually move on.

Ofc there are exceptions to every rule. But this is generally the case.

DiegoO · Accepted Answer

I believe women move on faster, they have a wider emotional support, during the break up stage, they openly do catarsis ( all of that discharge the negative impact of a break up and soften it), wile we guys hide our negative emotions, at least in public and by doing that they convert into: anger, physical, verbal agression or sexual promiscuity ( which do more harm than good). What I explained is something general, there are exceptions to the rule always, however I think women have more chances to get back with their ex after certain amount of time, than the other way around, why? Well by nature they are more susceptable to give it a second chance, is not the case for us men, we may take time to forget, just once we do there is no going back.

looneymalooney · Accepted Answer

if it was to take into consideration the time it took for the girl I loved with all my heart to move on, there will be no doubt that, girls move over a lot faster.
I did not even get to blink and process what was happening and she now has children :)))
But she was one of a kind, so I'd say it depends on a lot of factors: how much you cared in the first place, what happened, how long it lasted, what the the relationship like, what kind of personality you have (introvert or extrovert), what are your views about relationship in the first place, how you react after it happens in terms of: you try to keep contact or not, you hang out together, you cut the other person out completely, so on.

FatherJack · Answer

Depends on the person , however women have several advantages over men , a woman has FAR more options than a man , especially a younger woman , for a start there are more men than women ( until old age ) , considerably more boys are born than girls , also on average , women are desired , men are not , therefore it is much harder for a man to win a woman over. Men are often single for several months , years... even decades , unless he puts serious work into himself to be desirable , on top of that a large percentage of women choose to stay single.

Girls / women have large , well developed support networks of both genders , men are on their own in most cases. Women also have ultra close inter female friendships , to give each other support , men do not have an equivalent.

bente2 · Answer

I don't think either sex gets over it quicker. I think most women follow a healthy pattern of heavy crying and stress release, to doing fun things to take your mind off of it, to finding a new so and being done whilst most men will ignore their feelings, fuck someone and come crawling back when the woman is over it..

Obviously this doesn't apply to all people since everyone copes differently, but this is what i've seen.

Anonymous · Answer

it's the women. It mostly depends on the person. But women take the time to grieve and move on. While guys will regret there breakup months after, and it's too late. Here's a picture to explain it :

G-Daz · Answer

Without a doubt, women.

Women and men are built differently, i say women but to a degree it still does depend. For men, allowing yourself to love a girl is a more conscious effort and takes time. But when you love a girl, it's pretty devestating if you lose them. Whereas with women, they fall in love quickly but can equally fall out of love quickly and get over it.

10dsw · Answer

I feel like it depends on the length of time it's been and the age.

Under 30 and in a short term relationship I'd say girls move on quicker because they have more options whereas over 30 and long term I'd say guys move on quicker because they get bored and start to get more options

existing_not_living · Answer

I feel like women do. I know I do. I think it doesn't hit a guy as fast that they won't be back with the person they love while the girl was probably moving on in a sense before the relationship was over and they have their moment of grieving, but then they are ready to get back on the saddle soon after.

BlackAfricanStallion · Answer

The person that didn't care much about the other. It could be either the guy or the girl. Some even tend to rush into rebound relationships just because they still do have feelings for their exes with the intentions of making them jealous. So the answer to your question is pretty twisted and depends on who really didn't give a damn & who actually did.

krash2002 · Answer

I don't believe it to be as simple as someone's sex. More so about who is the most emotionally involved one, and where someone is at currently in their life.

If someone was fired and then their partner broke up with them. There's a good chance that they'll take the breakup much harder than their previous partner. Giving the idea that someone's gender more than likely will not overcome the intensity of outside variables.

samhradh_leannan · Answer

It depends much more on the individual person and the specific situation than it does on gender. The person who got dumped or was more invested in the relationship is probably going to take much longer to get over it than the person who chose to end it. Some people also just move on more quickly than others, either because they've learned how or because they naturally bounce back quickly.

Machiavelli · Answer

It's not a matter of gender. I usually don't care really quickly like days later because I'm too busy for that, but my last had me stuck for years because I was led on, controlled and had high hopes since he was my longest most serious. He used head games to get me hooked, not falling for that again.

BallPlayer3 · Answer

In my experiences and from what I've seen, I believe women move on faster.
Can't tell you how many times I've seen girls hook up with another guy just days after a break up. And then claim that they were just trying to "get over the guy" they were in a relationship with. I'm not saying guys don't do the same stuff.. but I have just seen it more in women.
So I think girls move on faster physically and guys move on faster mentally, believe it or not!

pumpkins16 · Answer

Of course this depends on the couple, but looking at it scientifically, women project more emotions then men. Some even think because of this, women live longer because men deny and push back at their feelings, causing stress on the brain. Because of this, you would expect women to have a more difficult time with breaks up, since men are more likely to cry over it than move on/deny their feelings.

demonics · Answer

Women... because they have 6 other guys waiting on the back burner anyways lol. I don't think i've ever met a woman that was genuinely single. Dick and free food was always a phone call away.

lumos · Answer

Ffs whether you have a penis or vagina doesn't make you move on quicker or slower. Whoever was the least invested and/or has better coping skills moves on faster.

Chrissygenaui · Answer

First of all that depends on the length and intimacy of the relationship. If it was a healthy/long relationship, then at first probably the dude, and later on they look at the relationship in hindsight and realize what they've lost is irreplaceable. However, while women might take longer, I feel like once they get over it, it's for good. Varies though like anything else.

GayHowellMeme · Answer

I have been dating two persons on internet and I wasn't so love so I moved on immediatly..

Like if he would break up with that means he doesn't love me? Why would he date me anyways?

It depends on the boy actually.

[I don't understand the point of love]

Who moves on quicker after a break up: Men or Women?

peachblossomluck · Answer

Guys tend to latch on to the next girl asap and it seems like they feel lost if they are single. So they do if they have a back up chick, otherwise no.

datgirl · Answer

Men are good at acting like they moved on fast, girls will be all sad and mopey for a little bit, but then move on pretty quickly. I move on pretty fast.

LaikaFreefall · Answer

Relatively equal. It depends on the person, culture they were raised in, circumstances surrounding the break up and relationship, etc... So to speculate would be a fool's errand.

PrincessBunBuns · Answer

My experience, ladies do. (Ofc me and my ex couldn't get over each other equally, but I initiate 100% of the blocks) But I was dating a chick and couldn't get over it. It really depends!

BrittBratt2416 · Answer

I feel like its the one who breaks up with the person that don't really care that much... The guys who broke up with me, just didn't care at all, even one of them had a girlfriend a week later.

Girlanswer12675 · Answer

Whoever had one foot out the door. Whoever broke up with the other. Whoever had other options. It's not a sex Bc different relationships have different people and reasons for breaking up

Battooot · Answer

The one who has a stronger mindset and knows how to move on.

Pro14340 · Answer

I guess it is not about male or female. It's all about 'seriousness ' . The one who is more serious about relationship will take more time to move on and vice versa

AnonyGurl · Answer

it would depend on the type of person and the situation of who broke up with who. also whoever cheated on who is a variable.

Anonymous · Answer

Women. Why? Women will be with a guy even if they don't like them. Why do you think most women cheat? They stay in relationships because it's easier to live and cheaper living costs, while she's getting dicked down by guys behind her "Boyfriends" back. Women only use guys for financial help, so they don't get upset over Relationships.

Shadow44 · Answer

I think it depends on the girl, the guy and how the relationship ended.

Anonymous · Answer

From personal experience I would say men, but I have also seen women move on quite quickly from a relationship. I think it all depends on the circumstances surrounding the initial breakup.

browning1996 · Answer

Whoever left the relationship mentally and emotionally earlier on first

LaFemmeFatale · Answer

Yep, I believe women move on way quicker. At least, I move on really quickly.

OrdinaryGentleman · Answer

Depends on the person but in all honesty, it is women. Girls will say it's men but men don't have a number of resources girls do at their disposal.

Sara413 · Answer

It's not a gender thing, it's who's more attached to the relationship.

Areta · Answer

the one who was having an affair, or had someone in mind to be plan B

backtoblackkkk · Answer

It really depends on the person, the context, and the emotional investment in the relationship.

Anonymous · Answer

TBH I say it's 50/50. Everyone have different characteristics that either make them forget about you or takes longer for them to forget about you

bloodmountain1990 · Answer

It depends on how the relationship ended, who dumped who, and how people cope with things. It's an individual thing, not a gender thing.

Dalesmith · Answer

i think it depends on what kind of relationship they had and who did the break up can't say in general

Anonymous · Answer

Whoever cared about the relationship more and who loved the other more.. can't put a gender on that..

DizzyAster · Answer

Depend, but I'd say men. My mom died not dating anyone else after they had me, but my dad fathered a couple more kids before settling down

Z-Spark · Answer

Whoever is the least emotional and cared less about the other one

Anonymous · Answer

Women.. The pretty girls move on during the relationship while already having a "back up roster".

Iron_Man · Answer

That's all depends on the circumstances and the individual

Anonymous · Answer

If the relationship had substance to it, it's easier for women to move on because they wear their emotions on their sleave and not lose face. However in flings/hookups guys rarely get attached.

JuanFrank7 · Answer

From what I've seen men tend to be more invested in the relationship so it's harder to move on

Midget_Hug · Answer

Women. This has been studied. Repeatedly. Why do humans do anything?

Anonymous · Answer

Usually men do, I'm always like wow how'd he move on so fast!

Anonymous · Answer

The one who is more emotionally stable and less dependant on the other for validation

ChocEyes1 · Answer

Hehe, women saying "men" and men saying "women"

almadafie · Answer

I don't know which of them moves on quick, but men deal with breakups better than women.

AleDeEurope · Answer

It depends on the person.

ReferenceLover · Answer

The one who breaks up with the other

Spring2018 · Answer

I'd say guys move on quicker

Justinaveragedude · Answer

The one who was less involved in the relationship.

lovelyhoneybones · Answer

It depends on the people and the situation.

Unit1 · Answer

I am unsure but i move on pretty rapid.

Bree03 · Answer

It actually depends on the situation

Kuraj · Answer

The dumper, obviously.

maiaan · Answer

Whoever has less emotions, keeping gender aside

Anonymous · Answer

LOL. Men say it is women. Women say it is men.

Anonymous · Answer

Break up = friendzone. End story.

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