Relationships

How Men Experience Heartbreak (Yes, It's Different Than Women)

To you, the word “heartbreak” might be synonymous with long nights spent crying, endless days that feel empty without him, and more than a couple of evenings watching rom-coms while drowning your feelings over a pint of chocolate ice cream. But is that what heartbreak looks like for men?

By Mia C. Gonzalez4 min read
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The majority of us who’ve dated at all have experienced some kind of heartbreak (unless you’re one of the lucky ones who found the right guy on your first try). Some of us have gone through a breakup we didn’t initiate or even want. Some of us have had things end with the guy we truly thought we were going to marry. Some of us have struggled with getting over a breakup within what’s considered to be a “normal” timeframe.