But maybe those wishy-washy romantics are onto something: Approximately 50 percent of couples get back together again after breaking up, and a new study suggests that the reason is that they were ambivalent about breaking up in the first place.

How often do couples who break up get back together?

A breakup isnt always the end of the road. In fact, a hefty 60 percent of couples report getting back together again, per Psychology Today.

How common is it for exes to get back together?

29% of people go back to their exes. Some people win their exes back while others get back into the relationship to break up again. The most common reasons why committed relationships break are due to arguments, communication issues, appreciation, infidelity, long-distance, finances, and also traumas.