Quick Poll Results

SmartGirls submit their questions, and we post them! Here are some of the results.

Method:

We posted the following poll on SmartGirl.org:

Question: If an ex who broke your heart wanted to get back together, would you do it?

Jess, age 15

45 SmartGirls responded.

Prediction:

We asked SmartGirls to tell us what they thought the most popular response would be.

If an ex who broke your heart wanted to get back together, would you do it? Yes, of course: 3; Maybe: 27; Definitely not: 15

Most SmartGirls guessed that the most popular response would be "Maybe...". Many SmartGirls guessed "Definitely not!" A few Smartgirls guessed "Yes, of course!"

Results:

This chart shows how SmartGirls voted in the poll:

If an ex who broke your heart wanted to get back together, would you do it? Yes, of course: 1; Maybe...: 28; Definitely not!: 16

The majority of SmartGirls chose "Maybe...", followed by "Definitely not!" Of the 45 SmartGirls polled, only 1 chose "Yes, of course!"

These results are interesting because they match the hypothesis, but 44% of SmartGirls polled actually predicted that most SmartGirls would choose a different answer from their own. That means that some of the SmartGirls who chose "Maybe..." thought most other SmartGirls would say "Definitely not!" and many SmartGirls who chose "Definitely not!" thought most other SmartGirls would say "Maybe...".

Here's what SmartGirls had to say about why they chose their responses:

Yes, of course!

I have a dream to be homecoming/prom queen.

Maybe...

Well he might change, I don't know!
It depends on who it is. If I really liked being with him then probably yes, if not then no. It just depends.
Cuz he already broke my heart and I'm sensitive. I wouldn't want it to happen again.
Because people deserve second chances
It all depends on the closeness of the both of you. But you shouldn't just jump back into it. Take your time, almost like you're getting to know each other again.
It matters, the situation and the person
It depends on what he did to break your heart.
It depends on why they broke up with you.
AWKWARD.
It would depend on if I loved him or not.
It depends...
because he broke your heart and you think he is cute
I would still love him. Love is forever!
Depends on how the relationship was before, if he apologizes, my options, etc.
Because they might have become a better person.

Definitely not!

If he broke my heart and he wanted to get back together, there is the possibility that he will break my heart again if I give him another chance...
I should never be treated like that
Because they broke my ehart and he would deserve to feel the way I felt
He's not worth it! You can find someone so much better!
cuz he's stupid!
because he might do it again
Cause he might break your heart again
It didn't work the first time, it won't work the second ... or third ... or fifth.
He chose to hurt me. He doesn't get to hurt me again. What kinda question is that? Sorry, but who would say yes or maybe? Those who say that need to know that you deserve better. There are other fish in the sea. Show him that you deserve better, yell, and make him jealous that he doesn't have you. Make him want you back even more. Say no, though. If the boy has a bad reputation, don't go out with him in the first place.
They frickin' broke my heart! Why in the world would I give it back to them?
Because he'd do it again

Discussion:

Have you ever been in this situation before? What did you do? What would your ex have to do to earn your forgiveness and a second chance? How would you know if it was worth it? If you definitely wouldn't date again, do you think you could still be friends?

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