India, Jan. 29 -- Generally, it is assumed that women are more emotionally invested in a relationship. When it ends, men are believed to be emotionally unaffected and unscathed from the breakup, and find it easier to moving on quickly.

But, a study published in Behavioural and Brain Sciences puts forward a fresh perspective, breaking this preconceived notion of the unaffected man. As per the findings, men suffer greater emotional and psychological distress after a breakup.

It is noteworthy, as the study breaks the common stereotypes.

The study findings revealed that men in a way are more dependent on the romantic relationship. They turn to their partners for emotional support and intimacy.

Women, in reality, are relatively less affect...