Just like losing a game of Jenga, going through a breakup can leave you feeling a bit shaky and uncertain at first. But fear not, my friend! A recent study examined how different types of relationship loss impact our sense of control. Turns out, the type of breakup we experience can determine how much control we feel in the short- and long-term. It’s like when you drop a glass and it shatters into a million pieces, compared to knocking over a stack of papers that you can easily tidy up. The conclusion? Major breakups, like divorce or the end of a long-term relationship, can have a more lasting impact on our sense of control. On the other hand, less significant breakups may cause some temporary loss of control, but we bounce back quicker. So, if you’ve been through a breakup recently and your sense of control feels a bit wobbly, give it time, my friend. Just remember to balance your wine glass on a sturdier surface next time! If you want to dive deeper into this fascinating research, check out the full article for all the juicy details.
A new analysis of people who underwent different types of relationship loss found that these experiences were linked with different patterns of short- and long-term sense of control following the loss.
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