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Breakup Calculator

Ten questions on the warning signs researchers link to breakups. Get your odds of making it, and what to work on.

  • 10 questions
  • Your breakup risk
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What predicts a breakup?

John Gottman's research identified contempt (like eye-rolling), criticism, defensiveness and stonewalling as strong predictors. Other studies point to low commitment, frequent on-off cycles, and friends and family disapproving.

Results aren't destiny

Couples who notice the patterns can change them. Start with the Relationship Test and look for toxic patterns. Married? Try the Divorce Probability Calculator.

Frequently asked questions

When do most couples break up?

Many dating relationships end within the first year, when early infatuation fades.

Do on-again, off-again couples last?

Research finds they report lower satisfaction and more uncertainty.

Is contempt worse than fighting?

Yes. Gottman found contempt is the single strongest predictor of divorce.