# How long does it take to get over a breakup?

- Institution: TED
- Department: Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi
- Speaker: Mona Chalabi
- Year: 2021
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Psychology and the brain
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/mona_chalabi_how_long_does_it_take_to_get_over_a_breakup)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

We know how long it takes to heal from broken bones, injuries and ailments, but what about a broken heart? The answer, like relationships, is a little complicated. In this episode of Am I Normal?, Mona investigates different strategies for falling out of love with the help of a couples therapist, and unveils the research on how long it takes to get over a breakup. Want to hear more from Mona? Check out her podcast Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi, from the TED Audio Collective.

## Lectures

1. [How long does it take to get over a breakup?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/mona_chalabi_how_long_does_it_take_to_get_over_a_breakup/50cac6526f3f), 4 min (TED's player)