Relationships that involve repeatedly breaking up and then getting back together are linked to poor mental health, new research finds. These “on-again, off-again” relationships are associated with increased depression and anxiety, as well as worse communication, less commitment and more abuse.

Relationships that involve repeatedly breaking up and then getting back together are linked to poor mental health, new research finds.

These “on-again, off-again” relationships are associated with increased depression and anxiety, as well as worse communication, less commitment and more abuse.