Sherry Taylor

Q: Women’s Health says that the average woman will do this on a Monday in January.

A: dump her boyfriend

According to Women’s Health, the average woman:

  • First time she was dumped was in high school.
  • She’s sent 5 or more guys packing.
  • 50% of the average women initiated their most recent break up.
  • She let him down in person.
  • 9% of women would prefer being dumped over the phone.
  • 11% of Americans think it’s fine to break up via text message.
  • Her favorite breakup line to use on a guy: “I think we’re better off as friends.”
  • His favorite breakup line to use on her: “I think we’re better off as friends.”
  • 27% of single women are still pining over a heartbreak.
  • 50% of single men are still pining over a heartbreak.
  • On a Monday is January is the time the average woman is most likely to part ways with her honey.
  • 40% say a guy has talked them out of dumping him.
  • Her number one excuse for ejecting her last love is “his lousy attitude.”
  • 24% of women say they wouldn’t mind if an ex dated her friend.
  • 47% of women say it depends on the ex and the friend if she’d mind them dating.
  • 20% of women say they’d date a friend’s ex.
  • 50% of men say they’ve already dated an ex’s friend.
  • 35% of women don’t speak to any of their exes.
  • 73% of women keep gifts from their past lovers.

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