Why does heartbreak hurt so much?
6 Minute English

Why does heartbreak hurt so much?

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 1, 20266 min
  • Language lesson
  • Relationships & psychology

Anyone who has had their heart broken will know how horrible it feels. But did you know that the pain you feel is not just imaginary – it registers in the same part of the brain that processes physical pain. So, why do we feel this pain? And if it feels so bad, what is the point of being in love in the first place? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. 6 Minute English now has a VIDEO VERSION! 6 Minute English now comes with a video! It's the same programme that you know and lo...

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Hello! Welcome to 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Neil. And I'm Georgie. Did you know you can now watch this podcast with subtitles? find it at bbclearningenglish.com. Now, I want you to think back to the last time you had your heart broken.

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