Gender Differences in Lovesickness: Why Men Are More Affected

A survey by Elite Singles found that men suffer from lovesickness more than women when a relationship ends. Psychologist Dr. Wiebke Neberich suggests that men may suffer more because they tend to overestimate a woman's interest and experience unrequited love more often. The most painful cause of heartbreak for both men and women is the end of a relationship due to another person. Lovesickness can have emotional and physical effects, and while coping mechanisms vary, seeking support from friends is common. Revenge is the least preferred way to deal with heartbreak.