A recent study published in the journal Behavioral and Brain Sciences claims that men face greater difficulties in dealing with emotional breakups compared to women. They experience a greater sense of loneliness and encounter more challenges in finding positive aspects of relationship endings.
Researchers from Humboldt University in Berlin analyzed over 50 studies relating to the differences between genders in emotional relationships. The results showed that men are less inclined to end stable relationships and are more dependent on their partners for emotional support, making breakups more difficult for them.
Lead researcher Iris Wachring emphasized that emotional relationships play a more significant psychological role for men as they rely more on partners for emotional support than women do. Stable relationships, as indicated by the research, positively impact the mental and physical health of men, correlating with increased life expectancy.
This may explain why women typically have stronger social connections which help them cope with breakups more easily. Meanwhile, men struggle to express their feelings or seek emotional support, leading to heightened feelings of isolation after a relationship ends.
The researchers also noted that improving social interaction among men could help them better adapt to emotional breakups. Reducing the gap between genders in expressing emotions and asking for support may contribute to enhancing the mental health of both sexes.
