At some point, you'll probably wonder if your heart will ever heal from the breakup. The answer is yes, your heart will eventually heal. Anyone who's come out the other side of a breakup knows that. But if you're currently in the trenches of a potent heartbreak, that's not exactly comforting.

How long does it take to recover from a broken heart?

How long does the healing process take? 'You Can't Hurry Love' sang The Supremes, and sadly, you can't hurry getting over it either. One study claims it takes around three months (11 weeks to be precise) for a person to feel more positive about their break-up. As I said, though, heartbreak is not a science.

Can heartbreak be permanent?

New research shows heartbreak may cause lasting damage that can increase the risk of developing other heart-related conditions in the future. A recent study from researchers at the University of Aberdeen found that so-called “broken heart syndrome” can leave physical scars that never disappear.