A study suggests getting back with an ex is a bad idea. (© STOCK4B/Getty Images)

Science says it's not a good idea to reunite with an ex

22 Feb 2012 02:45:10 GMT

​Don't stay away from your ex because your mother says so, stay away because SCIENCE says so. A Kansas State University study determined that "cyclical relationships," in which a couple breaks up and then makes up, produce couples that make more impulsive decisions, such as moving in together or buying a pet. This leads, in turn, to deteriorating communication, lowered self-esteem, and higher uncertainty about what the future holds. One Gizmodo commenter isn't surprised, explaining, "This is exactly why after breaking up with my last girlfriend, I deleted her number, her e-mail and blocked her on Facebook." In light of recent music news, we're wondering if Rihanna and Chris Brown would do well to heed this sage relationship advice.

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Feb 23, 2012 3:44PM
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It's all about the individual and your place in life and what you're looking for in a partner.  I had a boyfriend who needed to learn the art of not making unilateral decisions when involved in a relationship and to be cognizant of just how much information to share with others concerning our private life.  Pretty elementary you'd think, but sometimes your wants and needs have to be communicated in a tactful way - it's then that the partner has the opportunity to say yay or nay to your needs - it may take a "break-up" before they can come to a decision, or NOT.  Change is possible, it's all in the individual.  I'm still with him and the relationship is just that much better now.

Feb 23, 2012 1:41PM
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Ok, if women were brought up to say “NO” and Guys “YES” and you still single after 7years ,,,plus,,, still calling whoever he left you for a bitch .... Then it’s time to ask the mirror on the wall... Get over it!! you’re a girl/ woman/ the better of the both sex – start saying yes to Fun, Yes to dare, start yes to the guy or girl down the road who’s weird – he maybe a scientist // or just a nice guy who doesn’t look like the rest of the world... Be original and pick someone as a partner that looks different from what you see on TV... Sorry, if I came off sounding mean – I’m just sick of men telling women how to act and feel... there’s no way a woman should be crying for a man... Just saying --- exercise some of that girl Power...

Feb 22, 2012 7:50PM
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After my ex-boyfriend was broken me up in Christmas 2004, I can says, “Ex is a false lover.” I do not have time to beg him back because of he decided to leave me and move on to the bitch. I don’t care about him and don’t want to hear his news. So I am satisfied with being single for 7 years because of I know that there are not a lot right handsome men out there. And I don’t want to feel so tired of searching for the right man again. 

Feb 22, 2012 6:45PM
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My ex husband and I reunited after living on opposite sides of the country for 7 years with very little communication at all.  He came to help me through a difficult time with my health and he never left. We have been very happily married for 11 years now.  We very rarely have an argument and value each other very much.  Perhaps we are the exception to the rule.  We had alot of maturing to do and needed time alone to get to know ourselves.  When we reunited, we came together as much better people.
Feb 22, 2012 5:27PM
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Number one problem with couples is lack of communication. If you feel there is a chance in hell that the relationship is worth saving I say go for it. Love is a fickle thing and will screw you over every chance it gets but such is life. Live and learn baby that's what gives you character. Love like you've never loved before and by golly Dance! Lord knows I've been burned by an ex but I wouldn't change a thing I'm still in love with him but know we want completely different lives so I've moved on although my heart hurts I know I gave it my all...
Feb 22, 2012 5:27PM
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Relationship falls to three categories: love, fun or both. Love requires compromise, patience and understanding.  When the love has gone so does the rest. People of joy knows what's fun all about until it went to some one else's arms. When fun has gone so does the joy. Fun and love gives a magic touch until the lack of money thereof, the magic went. Money paid my bills, a category I can use and see.  fun & love is zero, i'm no hero.  
Feb 22, 2012 5:00PM
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Leopards do not change thier spots!!

 

Feb 22, 2012 4:17PM
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I not only dated him I MARRIED HIM again! What a mistake that was.
Feb 22, 2012 4:15PM
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If I had even tried to go back to the Ex., she and our five children which are now grown and out of the nest, would try and make me feel like a live in boy friend rather than the father.

All but one of our kids are bumbs and move back with mom from time to time, it would be like I'm living in mom's house and not mine.

She owns a house in a good area and so do I in another area about three miles apart.  Funny thing is, she kept getting the Sheriffs after me until I moved out of town about 25 miles away from here and then she moves with in a mile from me and a 100 feet from my work of which I bought another house a little further away before she started causing trouble again.

She likes to feel that she has power over me but here, I have the law on my side this time. ;=)))

 

Beleave me when I say,"Once it's over,,,,, It's over.

Feb 22, 2012 4:12PM
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Getting back with an ex or having sex with them is a waste of time and effort that can be spent on being in a good relationship with someone that is worth it! I don't want to be with my ex, even though we were a great looking couple, on the verge of buying our dream home and we had it together financially. When he cheated and I found out and he kept lying, then pleaded to come back - I realized the guy was not what I really wanted or needed. He was not what I thought he was, not what he pretended to be and not what I needed in my life. And I refused to waste anymore time on him. Especially my goodies! I wanted to give that to someone who deserved it and have respect for me. And I found him. I didn't have to compromise or sell myself short and be with someone who could not satisfy me mentally and physically. Sometimes, these people do you a favor and if you love and respect yourself - you will take some time and better yourself and find the right person for you. My ex will stay an ex. I don't want or need him. You losers can go back and forth with someone who hurt you and will play you like a fiddle. Why would I want someone that would hurt and lie to me? I'm no fool. I love what I got going now. It really feels good to have faith and to get what you feel you deserve. I feel soooo damn good. I'm Blessed with no ex. 
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