Valentine Heartbreaker: FYI Here's How Long a Heartbreak Lasts

AUSTIN – A new study by Compare the Market has revealed the average number of times people have experienced heartbreak, the causes, and how long it’s taken their hearts to heal.

With Valentine's Day around the corner, dealing with a broken heart can be especially difficult. After recent research from Compare The Market revealed the average broken heart takes 13.48 months to heal!

The impacts of heartbreak can affect people both emotionally and physically, and to understand this further Compare the Market spoke with Dr. Marisa T Cohen, Head of Couple Relationships at Paired couples app, who explained: “A broken heart is often associated with grief, and the effects of grief can be both physiological and psychological.

“Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, also known as Broken Heart Syndrome, often occurs after an emotionally stressful event due to a sudden surge of stress hormones, and may result in sensations similar to a heart attack. It is important to note this can be a result of any significant stressors, not just a broken heart.”

Commenting on the research, Anthony Fleming, General Manager of health insurance at comparethemarket.com.au, said: “Whether it is from a romantic relationship or the loss of a loved one, most of us will experience heartbreak at some stage of our lives, and you are never alone in your situation. It is important to remember that there are ways that you can cope with it and that in the end, you will be a stronger person as a result.” 

To find out more about the research and Dr Marisa T Cohen’s tips on how to deal and cope with heartbreak, please visit: https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/health-insurance/heartbreak-states/