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Is it normal to breakup multiple times?

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SitaV
June 14th, 2018 9:28am
Normalcy in relationships is hard to define. The best person to answer this question is yourself and friends who you trust. Reflect on your past relationships and try to see what led to each of these breakups. Try to understand your feelings and discuss them with people you feel safe with and trust. The more you talk and reflect the more thing will make sense to you. Good luck.
GemmaL0uise
June 21st, 2018 10:54am
When it comes to relationships, there is no "normal". We're all different, and as such, every relationship is different and that's what makes them special. One thing you can do when finding yourself asking yourself this question is look at it from an outside perspective. What would you think and/or feel about the reasons why you keep breaking up if you heard about it from a friend. But always try to put yourself and your emotional well-being first. Do what makes you happy.
ChloeKoala
March 3rd, 2017 10:09pm
What is normal for one couple is different for another. Depending on the reason of the break up it can be healthy to have some time to yourselves before investing in the relationship again. Heartbreak is one of the hardest things anybody can go through and getting back together may seem like the easiest path to take. But if old issues are not resolved they will more than likely keep coming back to haunt you and then cause another break up. Lives change and people change and it is really difficult to know when to move on for good. It can be normal. But it isn't healthy if the relationship breaking up over and over is causing more stress and hate than it is resolving any problems.
acaiaboo
July 4th, 2018 4:52pm
There is no "normal" in relationships. One of the biggest mistakes one can do in a relationship is make decisions about whether a relationship is good or not, by comparing to other people's. Everyone is different, and no one else knows the relationship you have with your significant other. Maybe it helps give you the space you need to think clearly and learn to appreciate each other, but it's no one's business to judge. If it works out for you guys, then so be it. As long as you're constantly communicating your needs to each other and everything is fine with that, and you guys know that you love each other, and nothing shady is going on, then you should be good.
sereneShoulder53
July 6th, 2018 9:20am
It is extremely normal to breakup multiple times... but it really depends on the context in which you mean. There are a lot of people who are involved in very unhealthy relationships, constantly breaking up and getting back together, exchanging hurtful words, and performing heartbreaking actions while split... but there are also a lot of relationships that go through big new steps in their relationships which can be very stressful and cause partners to split for a certain amount of time, such as moving in together, or having a disagreement. The question you need to ask yourself is, are things improving when you get back together with your partner, or are you both hanging on to something that is already over?
GAddams
July 8th, 2018 1:09am
It may be "normal" (meaning "commonplace" or "expected") but it isn't necessarily helpful or healthy. If you and your partner have broken up and gotten back together numerous times, it may indicate that you are locked in a cycle of behaviors that are not being properly addressed and resolved.
Anonymous
November 3rd, 2016 4:31pm
Within one relationship? I would say it's not uncommon. However, to breakup and get back together with the same person multiple times should be a red flag in your relationship, and this is something you might want to stop and assess. There is a reason you two get back together, yes, but there is also a reason you decide to end things with the other in the first place. At the end of the day, each other's company might not be the best thing for you both anymore
auditrice
September 22nd, 2015 7:00pm
Yes. Its definetly normal and it proves that you dont settle for anything less. And break ups help us grow in a most unique way so take it as positively and move on
Shelley22
March 16th, 2016 9:18am
Yes...it always is. Maybe your relationship didn't work out.Sorry for that. There might be another better, deserving girl/guy for you
WilhemStudley
March 27th, 2016 10:42pm
Yes it is, till you find the person/persons that compelete you in ways that no others can even if they love you with all their heart
Anonymous
March 30th, 2016 3:44pm
Hard to say, hormones are capable of influencing many things. If you're a teen - yes. If you're an adult - you should be concerned.
professionalPoetry72
March 31st, 2016 4:40pm
it certainly is normal! but that does not mean its healthy. i for one have been through a relationship in which i broke up with her three times in one week before we finally cut it completely off, and that relationship, although it felt alright at the time, was by far one of the worst experiences I've gone through yet. so its up to the relationship holders, really!
Evelynna
April 7th, 2016 2:54pm
There is no demarcation between normal and abnormal. Your life is your own. No outsider has ever been in your shoes. Maybe you may meet a person who you think is 'THE one' but then there may be a co-ordination problem and you can always break up. It may be zero breakups or it may be a hundred breakups before you meet someone who is THE one for you , even then you cannot be sure. Life it One day at a Time...
thaedeus93
April 15th, 2016 2:30pm
don't worry its completely normal,happens with best of us if we're not satisfied with our partner..!
BlankaM
May 18th, 2019 1:54pm
I don't think so. I think if you are really perfect matching with someone, you won't keep changing your mind. You break up because you aren't happy, and you couldn't work through the issue that you had. If you're not going to be committed from day one, when are you going to be committed? It has to be strong from day 1, because when you meet the right person you will never want to lose them. So if you are in a position where you are constantly deciding whether or not to stay- rethink the whole relationship. What is the point if you aren't sure? Life is too short to waste!
Anonymous
May 29th, 2019 9:13am
It is normal, but I wouldn’t say it’s the most healthy thing to do. Breaking up multiple times can leave a hard toll on you and your relationship, in my opinion it shows that although you want to hang on and you’re most likely in love, there’s something there telling you to let go, and maybe you should listen, breaking up so much is a sign of toxicity and more than enough problems and that's the worst in a relationship. No one wants a toxic relationship, it’s one of the hardest parts of dating when you want to be with someone because of how they make you feel for that split second, and although you know they’re not what you need you keep going because you can’t help but love the fragments of love that they give. It’s okay to let go sometimes.
Nichole121002
August 11th, 2018 8:20pm
Every relationship is different so it just depends. If you guys break up Multiple times maybe you guys should just take a break from eachother.....figure out what you each want and come back with a clear mind ❤
Anonymous
May 1st, 2016 3:43pm
It is not normal if you are going through difficulties in your relationship it might be time to rethink it and decide what's the correct path for you to follow
BookwormGabby
May 5th, 2016 2:53pm
What is "normal" anyway? Relationships are really complicated. Timing is a big part of it and that's something we don't have control over. Sometimes people do change, as well as circumstances, over time. Everyone's different too. So, is it normal? I don't know. But does it happen? It certainly does.
Anonymous
May 6th, 2016 2:52pm
yes it is normal but if it is continue then its hurts,it makes us nervous.........
happyHippo88
May 12th, 2016 2:11am
Couples often break their relationship several times during a relationship, but this is usually normal depending on the reason.
SoftTree88
May 15th, 2016 4:36am
You might want to ask yourself the reason for so many breakups. A solid, healthy relationship does have rough patches now and then, but a real breakup is usually a sign that something deeper is amiss.
Square
May 18th, 2016 8:20am
To some people yes. But always comes back to the same reason....when you brake up once...it's for a reason
blissfulembroiderer06
May 20th, 2016 6:00pm
While every relationship is different and needs to be considered on its own, a relationship may not be very healthy if it has gone through several breakups.
AnimalOfFood
May 21st, 2016 7:31pm
Depends on the relationship and how stable it is. Sometimes couples break up and make up every week.
MarianaListensToYou
October 5th, 2019 1:20am
Nobody can says what is normal or not about anything. Focus in yourself. Ask yourself why you breakup so many times. Ask yourself: What is in me that I need to stop this relationship? What is in me that I have to run away from this person? Wich is the right kind of person that is good for me? Do I know me quiet enough to choose properly? Do I love myself enough to feel that deserve the best love in the world? Think deeply about all these things. Look inside you and try to find your own answers, because they are all in your inner world.
cosyheart21
September 17th, 2016 11:37pm
I don't think the question is if it is normal to breakup multiple times, but rather is it healthy to breakup multiple times? The answer to that, is no. As hard as it is to move on from a relationship, you have to put yourself first, and focus on what you want. And I'm guessing, you'd rather be in a committed relationship, rather than always wondering when the next time the next breakup will be. Don't settle for something you don't deserve.
LoserPreston02
July 11th, 2018 12:06am
Very normal! Sometimes people make mistakes. But if you're in an abusive relationship, please reach out.
Anonymous
September 16th, 2016 10:15pm
Yes, it is. If you´re not feeling comfrotable with the person that you´re dating, then it´s just fine! Good luck.
Brendoodlee
May 22nd, 2016 7:44pm
It is normal, even if its with the same person, sometimes you get hope and see positive change, but it can change to negative as well. Draw a line for yourself, tell yourself when its enough, think about the future, if its really worth it to keep getting back together, ask yourself if that makes you happy.