Why men take longer to heal after a breakup

A heartbroken man. (Courtesy/iStockphoto)

Heartbreak is a universal experience, yet the ways men and women navigate its stormy waters couldn't be more different. When a relationship ends, women are often stereotyped as the more emotional party, crying into tubs of ice cream, listening to sad playlists, and journaling through their pain. But while it may look messy, that raw vulnerability is a crucial step in their journey to healing. Men, on the other hand, are society's stoic heartbreak warriors, masking their pain with bravado, road trips, and a suspicious uptick in gym selfies.

But is it really so simple? And who, in the long run, truly moves on? Picture this: a man gets dumped. His friends rally around him, not to process his feelings, but to whisk him off to a weekend of adrenaline-pumping adventures and late-night bar crawls. 'Who needs her, anyway?' they echo in unison. The man nods, pretending to believe them. On the surface, it seems like life is unchanged-if anything, more vibrant.