do hearts actually break?
436234
no they can't actually break they can stop working but i have never know that they could break it may fell like it when you you heart breaked but no not even a Dr could break it he could cut it
552187
Yes, it has happened in cases where nothing would show on any equipment and the heart had stopped. It is possible to be legally dead and brought back to life, but only in certain circumstances. Consider drowning. You can be legally dead from drowning, your heart stopped, but an electric charge will bring you back if done within a certain amount of time. There are alot of stories on this under 'near death experiences'. Look em up. Crazy stuff.
67467
No.  The heart is just a muscle.  If you exercise, it beats more, but gets stronger and lasts longer.
91354
No. That's only considering yourself and some (probably temporary) emotions.\n\nAsk anyone who has had a successful relationship (>15 years) and they will tell you there were times when they were not satisfied with each other. When they worked through it and waited it out, they found it was just like a passing storm.\n\nIf you break or injure this relationship it will not get any easier for you. Even with the 'perfect' partner it will be almost unmanageably diffucult at times.\n\nBy bailing out each time it gets difficult you are dooming yourself to a life of constantly moving around and never being satisfied.\n\nThey will also tell you that any relationship requires both to actively work on building the relationship and that in the end it's worth it.
1174520
It can be the worse pain you'll ever feel, until you realize its not going to kill you and it ends up making you stronger...its just that first love gone wrong puts you in unfamiliar emotional territory..you know its not going to stay this bad but not knowing for how long makes it seem like there is no end to the pain it causes...any broken heart hurts...but that first one...ooouch!
282525
I dont think so!!!!! YOU ARE UNBREAKABLE!!!! Please be careful with your HEART!!!!!!
282193
Yes, if permanent damage from heart attack or other disease has not occured.  Arteries can be unblocked or rerouted; cholesterol and blood pressure can be lowered; heart failure can be managed.
207883
Sometimes the love you gave is thrown out like a bag of garbage. Sometimes they never know you loved them so much. Sometimes when they do something that hurts u deep and cause such untold pain in your heart...\n\nWell the list goes on... A Broken heart is hard to mend, but still time is a great healer of many things, even a broken heart...\n\n.:Fishie:.
921924
Yes, I think it is the truth- realistically, people that suffer broken hearts don't really know what it feels like to die, however, sometimes a broken heart is worse than if someone is dead, because once we are dead, we don't feel anything. A broken heart is similar to just a slow painful death.\n\nEDIT: in regards to some of the other answers, a broken heart can be repaired, but the temporary feeling of pain and anguish is horrible- AND they may not have truly been in love if they didn't feel that way.\n\n-EA
1119150
I had by ex bf break my cd player, totalled my car while I was at work and broke my heart (cheated on me) Does that count? :) All on different days and they were all "accidents" PSSSHHH~
244216
http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/heartattacks/a/MIlate_5.htm
52123
It is hard to say but I think it is not love that hurts it's losing it that hurts. If you love someone and they leave you can almost feel your heart break in two.
27095
As the saying goes " There's no easy way to break somebody's heart" There will always be heartaches and disagreements especially if one doesn't want to let go. What worked for me is remaining good friends with my EX. :-)
792333
Not really, although it can tend to run in families. It is something people are born with. Very basically, it happens when a heart has an extra electrical pathway which at times causes a rapid heart rate. It sometimes can be serious, so if you haven't seen an electrophysiologist, find one soon. \nMore information is available at the Heart Rhythm Society website.\nGood Luck :>)
1049545
yes.. in many ways. \n\nThe heartstrings are suseptible to emotional strains and that can give you that little pang in your heart. \n\nDepression can lead to a number of things that have a negative effect on the heart, lack of exercise, overeating, poor dietary choices, drinking, smoking and the use of illicit drugs. All of these can directly effect your heart health.
390927
It's amazing how someone can break your heart, but you still love them with all the little pieces.\n\nBe Careful
651263
physical injury could be, it might break upon you during disaster type situations, other risks include radiation which will affect your heart function