This makes the breakup feel like a double blow, leaving men dealing with heartbreak and emotional isolation.
Men and women grieve differently. Women feel the pain more intensely at first but process it faster by talking and seeking closure.
Men often delay facing their emotions, distracting themselves instead. But unresolved feelings resurface, causing long – term pain and delaying healing.
Attachment styles also matter. Men are more likely to have an avoidant style, struggling with closeness but deeply affected when a relationship ends.
Women are more likely to have secure or anxious styles, more willing to process and express emotions.
Men may also romanticize past relationships, focusing on the good and overlooking problems. Women analyze what went wrong, helping them move forward.
For men, this nostalgia can trap them in regret, making it harder to heal.
Breakups affect physical health too. Men are more likely to have:
- Sleep problems (insomnia or oversleeping)
- Appetite changes (weight loss or gain)
- Weakened immune system (higher stress, more illness)
- Risky behaviors (drinking, smoking, recklessness)
Since men are less likely to seek emotional support, breakup stress shows physically, leading to long – term health issues.