Section 3: Negative + Positive Outcomes of Breakups

Question 1

Negative outcomes

Answer 1

• Neg Emotions
• Loneliness: but can be motivation for breaking up (already lonely)
• Financial
• Effects on Children
• Health

Question 2

Positive Outcomes

Answer 2

• inc happiness
• Relief (from ambiguity, harm)
• move to new one (but not too quick)
• Personal growth *MOST CITED

Question 3

more Positives

Answer 3

• Personal +: inc confidence
• Relational +: learned how to comm
• Env +: concentrate on school, etc.
• Future +: knowing what you want