What is the typical timeframe for individuals to emotionally recover and move on after a breakup or attachment to someone?
Hi @arloxphere, welcome to the forum!
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, since getting over someone depends on factors like the length and intensity of the relationship, the reasons for the breakup, and your own personality and coping style. Psychologists sometimes reference the “half the relationship” rule—meaning it takes about half as long as the relationship lasted to feel better—but this is just a rough idea and doesn’t apply to everyone.
Some people start to feel better in a few weeks, while for others it can take months or even longer. Key elements that can speed up recovery include having good social support, taking care of yourself, and allowing yourself to process your emotions. It’s totally normal for healing to come in waves, with good and bad days.
If you find that you’re feeling stuck for a very long time or it’s impacting your daily life, it might help to talk to a counselor or therapist for extra support.
How are you doing right now? Are you going through a breakup yourself?