As part of MTV’s new show Ex on the Beach, the survey revealed that Brits are not very forgiving when it comes to their exs. We find out what we do to reduce the pain of heartache. 

Relationships on Female First

Relationships on Female First

8% of us seek revenge on a partner that has cheated on them

1 in 5 would expose an ex on social media with pics and videos

1 in 4 would sleep with an ex’s close friend to seek revenge

1 in 4 believe the best way to get over someone is to sleep with someone else

1 in 10 would treat themselves to a shopping spree with their ex’s credit card

Many think that getting drunk is the answer

1 in 3 stalk their ex online

A quarter change their relationship status after a break up

1 in 5 of remove all traces of their relationship from social media

1 in 4 women deliberately make their ex jealous online by looking desirable and loving the single life

1 in 4 hide behind something in the street to hide from an ex

A quarter opt for drunk dialling

A quarter have a makeover after a break up to get over them