There is no "rule of thumb" that covers all people and all situations. It depends on many factors, like your own emotional reactions, the length of the relationship, the intensity of the relationship, circumstances of the breakup, whether or not you were married, etc. Some rules of thumbs I've heard are "half the length of the relationship" and "two months for every year or partial year of the relationship". One rule of thumb that I've heard concerning divorce is that you should wait at least a year after divorce before seriously dating -- divorce has a lot of associated emotional baggage that takes a lot of time to sort through. Of course this is just a generalization and depends upon the specifics, but in general the consensus is that a divorce will take more time to get over than a non-married relationship. From my own personal experience, after a nearly 10 year relationship and a very amicable breakup, I was able to date and move to a serious relationship 9 months later. My former partner felt ready to move on even before that. However, after a short but intense 3 month relationship, it took me 6 months until I felt I was over the relationship and ready to move on. Then I've had other relationships that were not nearly as intense that took only a matter of weeks to recover from and move on. You'll know it when the time is right -- when you stop getting that sinking feeling in your stomach while hearing songs on the radio that remind you of your former partner, and when you are finally able to go to that special restaurant that you shared without becoming teary-eyed thinking of past meals with your partner, then you're ready to move on and cultivate a new relationship. Make sure you have complete closure with your former partner...take his/her picture of your refrigerator, and if you feel that you have to save all of the love letters/emails that you shared, pack them away in a box and hide them in the corner of the closet (or give to a trusted friend with instructions not to let you have them back for 6 months) and don't keep rereading and dwelling on them, it will only prolong the process. Above all, remember that it really is true that time heals all wounds (of the heart). Just give it time, don't try to rush things, and everything will be all right, and you'll better know what you're looking for (and not looking for) in a new relationship based on your experiences with your prior relationship. You should take this time while healing to discover yourself. Maybe take one of your hobbies or interests and join a group associated with your hobby. Or, maybe try something entirely new. Most major cities have a large number of clubs and organizations that cater to a wide variety of interests. Perhaps you'll eventually run into someone there that you click with and before you know it, you'll no longer be thinking of your former relationship. But don't join a group just because you think you're likely to meet people there for a relationship. For example, if you hate hiking, but think that there will be a lot of eligible men/women at a hiking club, don't try to fool yourself into being something that you're not -- you're only likely to find someone who has an interest that you don't really like! If cooking is your thing, then take some cooking classes, maybe you'll meet the man/woman of your dreams at the class and you'll already have a shared interest. Hopefully this helps!

One rule of thumb is if you loved them 6 months and if you made love 1 year. It all depends on how happy you were, and how much emotional investment was made, and how attached you are to the relationship. Generally after you have had several relationships, recovery time is usually shorter. More contact after the end will only delay the healing if it reactivates the wounds. I once had an 11 day relationship that took 14 months to get over, and got over a 2 year marriage in less than a few months. Its very complex and depends on many different things.

It really depends on you. Meaning how you handle it and what you do. For me, it took me about 6 months. Unfortunately though, my very recent relationship just ended so I have to get back to you again on this...because the one that just ended is my first true love...

G'day RockAngel, Thank you for your question. It takes a while (sigh). However, it does happen. It seems to happen quicker if you find another love quickly. Regards

Mine is still broken, thirteen years and running.

Usually a month or so.

Getting over someone takes as long as you need it to. Finding another special person who makes you feel good can help, but really all you need is time and a little patience.

A love lost ... is a love enjoyed to love and lose is better than never to have loved at all ... I am a positive person ... I am upset for a short time only ... I am gratefull for having that persons time and love no matter how long ... More love will come ...

Still going on for a year..

quite a while, not sure if its fixed yet

too long, unfortunately. But it will be over eventually and you will be happy again.

It took few months. I admit I was upset about the break-up..But I remained positive as I could, and its been 5 months now and I am doing great. I'm Still Single...But doing well.

Great song. Thanks for reminding me of it.

For me its been about 7 mos and it still hurts like it was yesterday.

i dont think broken hearts will always mend.. i think that there will always be a piece missing.

Oct 4th 2006 is when my broken heart was mended.. it was broken many many times b4 and was never mended once... but my boyfriend loves me so much and would never do a thing like that to me. I am just so lucky to have found someone like him<3 my soulmate..... :) i nvr thought someone could find their soulmate at such a young age, but i guess you can, cause I HAVE!

It took me about a year to get over my divorce. It hurt a little less every day until it just didn't hurt anymore.

the two most serious loves in my life took ten years each. the lesser loves anything from a few months to a year.

well with my first boyfriend ever , it took intil i first met my last boy-friend so id say about 6 years , now its shattered again , and i dont know how long this time .

It has been 7 months and still counting.

sometimes it never heals.

I don't think anyone can answer that question for you. It takes different lengths of time for different people in different situations. And in some situations, it may never heal.

It depends how much your heart was broken. You have to move on, and only then it will heal. Take your time though, don't rush healing. It will come.

2 years 3 months 5 days 22hours 4 minutes and 36 seconds... Or maybe it just depends...

25 years and still counting

it's been just about 2 and a half years for me and I am not completely over it yet. Don't think I ever will be but that is mostly because mine wasn't caused by my girlfriend being mean or chaeating or breaking up with me.It was caused byt the cowardly and evil actions of 3 complete strangers who through their dispicable deeds took her love away from me forever. Or at least until I pass on from this world anyway.

It depends on many things, such as ones outlook, and the nature of the relationship, and ones relationship with attachemtn and letting go. I would say 2 years at the outside. Counsel;lors also give this figure as the outside figure for healthy grieving.

two and a half years. now that it's mended, I've found someone new who i've never been more comfortable with or in love with.

ages.......lol

4 months for me!

depends how good the doctor is.

for me its been a month and 4 days and its hurting now more than ever as he is moving on has a new partner even tho he said he wud not want another gf and if he did it would be a long time :(

It takes 93 days.

Its been 3 days for me since we broke up.. and i wish someone could give me an exact number of days/weeks/months til it stops hurting.. but they cant.. you will get over it.. in very rare circumstances will u never get over it.. but be positive.. im there with you.. just know it will get easier as the weeks go by..

It can take years.

How many days are there in a lifetime?

There is no static equation for that problem it's not E=Mc^2

sometimes u can never get over it but a lot of ppl do the word is time lots of time