What the post-breakup 3-month rule basically means is that all parties previously linked must wait three months before dating again. The reason for this societal dictation is to give the people involved a breather, some lead time, maybe a little room for forgiveness.

Does it take 3 months to get over someone?

Meanwhile, scientists have conducted actual research trying to nail down the timeline for moving on: A 2007 study found 71% of people whod gone through a recent breakup felt better after about three months, while a survey of some 2,000 people in 2017 put the number at six months.

Is the 3 month rule necessary?

But the concept of the three-month rule is pointless. By prescribing a rule where you should wait 90 days before being with someone new, it puts pressure for those who havent moved on in the recommended timeframe and guilts those who have moved on faster.

Do exes come back months later?

To go by a specific time, it can be said that it may take a few months or over a year depending on the situation. Your ex may come back after realizing that you now a new version of yourself or didnt feel the comfort of a good relationship with the new person.