Why everybody is getting dumped today

If you got your heart broken today, you are far from alone.

In fact, today is statistically the most likely day of the year to be dumped.

It's why December 11 has been named National Break-Up Day, not that it's an event anyone is celebrating.

Maybe it's because people looking to exit a relationship want to save themselves buying a Christmas present.

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Or perhaps they don't want to be too teary over the summer holidays.

But break-ups aren't necessarily a bad thing, psychologist Carly Dober said.

"I actually think it's a good thing if people do break up and leave relationships that they don't want to be in," Dober said. 

"Ultimately, when people are living a life that's more aligned to them and they're happier, that's better for everyone's mental health."

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