Struggling to move on? 1. Love and attachment: Men may still have strong feelings of love and attachment towards their partner, making it difficult to let go and move on. 2. Identity and self-esteem: Relationships often contribute to a person's sense of identity and self-worth. When a relationship ends, men may struggle with a loss of identity or feelings of inadequacy, especially if they tied a significant part of their self-esteem to the relationship. 3. Social support: Men may have fewer social support networks or may be less likely to seek support as either a) friends and family may not always understand how to offer the needed support or b) men may be hesitant to reach out for support due to fear of being judged or due to societal expectations around what it means to be a man. This can exacerbate feelings of isolation and make it harder to cope with the breakup. 4. Coping mechanisms: Men may have been socialised to suppress their emotions or to cope with the pain in ways that are less conducive to healing from a breakup, such as through avoidance or substance use 5. Practical challenges: Breakups often involve logistical challenges such as finding a new place to live, dividing assets, or co-parenting responsibilities, which can add additional stress and complexity to an already difficult situation. 6. Rumination and overthinking: Some men may have a tendency to ruminate on the reasons for the breakup or replay the relationship in their minds, which can prolong feelings of sadness, regret or anger. 7. Unresolved issues: If the breakup was abrupt or there were unresolved issues in the relationship, men may struggle to come to terms with what happened and find closure. What numbers did you relate to the most? ✅ If you’d like help navigating your break-up, DM me “start” for more info #breakupadvice #lettinggo #movingon