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Study Reveals How Love Beliefs Impact Breakup Recovery

4/18/2025

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A recent study in *Personal Relationships* uncovers a fascinating link between beliefs about love and post-breakup behavior. Those who see soulmates as their ideal are more prone to reach out or keep tabs on ex-partners, while those who view relationships as a shared effort tend to move on more easily. Changing these beliefs may pave the way for healthier emotional healing.

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Story summary

A recent study in *Personal Relationships* uncovers a fascinating link between beliefs about love and post-breakup behavior. Those who see soulmates as their ideal are more prone to reach out or keep tabs on ex-partners, while those who view relationships as a shared effort tend to move on more easily. Changing these beliefs may pave the way for healthier emotional healing.