But a new study from researchers at Binghamton University and University College London reveals that breakups actually hit men harder than women. Whereas women usually have strong support systems to get them through difficult times, its rarer that men will express vulnerability with their friends.

How do guys cope with breakups?

Incremental withdrawal of support: Yet another way guys deal with breakups is by slowly cutting off emotional support. Here, the man will become less available to talk, discuss problems with, and provide comfort. In this way, the man is telling an ex (indirectly) that he values her less.

Do guys suffer more after 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.

Why do breakups hit guys later?

For years, he tried to get back together with Anya. Even though she was single, she didnt agree because she had seen how toxic as a couple they could be. In such cases, the reason why guys feel the break up later is that theyre in denial about the depth of their feelings for their partner.