Regarding breakups, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Women report feeling relief and pride in being able to leave a bad relationship.
B) Women demonstrate less distress after a breakup than men.
C) Those who initiate the breakup cope better than those who were broken up with.
D) Men are more concerned with loneliness after breakup than women.

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Research has shown that those who initiate the breakup tend to cope better than those who were broken up with. Women do report feeling relief and empowerment after leaving a bad relationship, but they also tend to experience more distress immediately following a breakup than men. Men and women both report feelings of loneliness after a breakup. Therefore, options A, B, and D are false.

Regarding Breakups, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE