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Mohamad El Haj1, Elisa Sarda1, Valérie Le Floch2
1Laboratoire de psychologie des Pays de la Loire, LPPL, Nantes Université, Univ Angers, Nantes, France mohamad.elhaj@univ-nantes.fr elisa.sarda@univ-nantes.fr.
Abstract:
Wahring et al. highlight gender differences in romantic relationships, attributing them to disparities in social support. We propose that cognitive mechanisms - particularly autobiographical memory - also contribute. Superior emotional memory in women may not only foster relational insight but also facilitate emotional detachment, whereas weaker emotional memory in men may hinder processing, exacerbating distress post-breakup. Integrating memory research offers a complementary lens on romantic attachment and dissolution.
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