Shortly after a breakup, its normal to want to close yourself off to love for a while. But according to Battle, some people dont. When youre truly open to giving and receiving love, its easy to fall in love again. Some people would rather open themselves up to a good feeling like love than feel pain.

Can you fall back in love with someone after breakup?

According to experts, its totally possible, and it happens more than you might think. In most cases, its totally possible to fall back in love with someone you used to date. Its hard to move on from an ex, and because they were such a big part of your life, its totally normal to fall back in love, Trombetti says.

How long does it take to fall in love again after a breakup?

Studies suggest that people start to feel better around three months post-breakup. One study found it takes three months and 11 days before the average American feels ready to date again after a major breakup.

Do guys hurt more after a breakup?

Men hurt, women hurt when the familiar feeling of happiness is suddenly snatched from them due to a breakup. Even when the breakup is expected, the grieving process often still plays out. A British study, reported here, has claimed that men suffer more long-lasting pain from breakups than women.