1.8K views · 13 reactions | How long should it take to get over an ex? Science says there’s a timeline — but is healing really that simple? According to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the average person takes 4.18 years just to be halfway over their ex — and nearly 8 years to fully move on. Yes, eight! Do you think the science checks out or do you have your own theory? #702Afternoons #RelebogileMabotja | 702 | Facebook