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How long does it actually take to get over a breakup?

My boyfriend of 3 years broke up with me 2 months ago and I still cry every single day. Everyone keeps telling me I should be over it by now but I am not even close. Is there a normal timeline for healing after a breakup or does it vary?
D dylan_baker 14 January 2026
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There is no universal timeline. Research suggests it takes about half the length of the relationship but honestly that varies wildly depending on how attached you were. Two months for a 3 year relationship is nothing. Be patient with yourself.
C christian_adams 17 January 2026
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The people telling you to be over it have either never been through a real heartbreak or have forgotten what it feels like. Grief is grief. Let yourself feel it.
A aiden_king 17 January 2026