Typically, its best to break up as soon as you know youre going to, Rhonda Milrad, LCSW, relationship therapist and founder of online relationship community Relationup, tells Bustle. You need to give yourself time to mourn the relationship and be ready and available for another door to open, she says.

How long should you wait before breaking up?

Heres the deal: You basically want a break to end before it becomes a full breakup. A break could be any length of time, but past a point, it becomes a breakup, says Dr. Steinberg. If you dont want it to be considered a breakup, then the break shouldnt be more than a season, or three months long.

What percent of breakups get back together?

The researchers point out that the findings align with the reality that about 50 percent of separated couples get back together again. The researchers also note that a breakup is often harder on the person doing it because of the doubt that lingers in the decision.