Originally published: Medianet, 28 March 2024
New eharmony research shows how learning from past mistakes can improve our love lives
- Nearly half (47%) of those surveyed admit having emotional baggage they will take into their next relationship
- Almost three-quarters (71%) of Australians feel past relationships impact how they approach new ones
- Anger issues (85%) and addiction (81%) were considered the most problematic forms of baggage
- 35% say they would conceal personal baggage in order not to jeopardise a new relationship
Research by eharmony has revealed mixed feelings about how emotional baggage affects future relationships. Let’s unpack the results.
Emotional baggage is the leftovers from failed relationships that can prove burdensome when trying to form new ones. Unresolved pain, emotional issues and stress points can all cause problems when carried from one partnership to the next.
The new research was conducted by Pureprofile on behalf of Soda Communications in 2023, among a nationally representative sample of 2,000 Australian adults (18+).
