The proceedings are one of the worst aspects of relationships, especially when you are at the end of the reception. Although it is usually assumed that each person will have a different reaction to unexpected news, there are three main universal types of reactions. A study published in evolutionary psychology identified emotional patterns and combined them into certain categories.
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Three ways of responding to a break
The study studied about 219 adults, asking them how they would behave when their partners parted with them. Then another group of 442 people asked for the same. Of all the answers, the researchers were able to identify 13 main categories based on various possible reactions. The reactions ranged from obvious, such as sadness and desires answered more intense answers, such as threatening self -proposal or seeking revenge. According to the conclusions, most people reported that they feel sad, asking for reasons and trying to remain busy distractions.
Now that 13 reactions are sorted, the researchers also brought clarity, dividing them into three broader types:
- Accept and forget: This type involves sharp contact, stay busy or focus on self -departure. It was the most common category.
- Sadness and depression: This type includes crying, low and even looking for therapy.
- Aggression and devastating behavior: This type is less common and it includes anger, revenge and emotional outbreaks.
Thus, summing up, accepting, sadness and aggression are the three most common answers.
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A gap reaction associated with age
Thus, based on the types of rupture, it is clear that most people prefer more independently, transformational behavior, not harmful behavior. “Accept and forget” is the most common, believing that after the breakup, people try to take it and move on.
However, the researchers noted that the age plays a big role in how people react after the breakup. While elderly adults are likely to say goodbye to peace and acceptance, younger adults are likely to feel sad and even try to return the partner, coordinating the second category.
On the gender front, although the difference is minimal, men are likely to have thoughts about revenge.
Note for readers: This article is intended only for information purposes rather than to replace professional advice.
