Japanese people frequently search for their ex online.

A Japanese survey reveals many ex-partners search online for updates, often feeling mixed emotions about their findings.

Japanese people frequently search for their ex online.

So, you break up, and it’s like closing a book. But wait! You can just sneak a peek at their new chapters online. A recent survey in Japan by SEO no Chiebukuro found that about 30% of people have actually searched for their ex, regardless of gender. What’s the deal? A quick search can spill the tea on what your ex has been up to.

Most folks turned to Google (64.7%), and then hit up Facebook (32.4%) and Instagram (20.2%). The reasons? Curiosity, lingering feelings, or just nostalgia. But here’s the kicker: only 41% found what they were looking for. Reactions varied from feeling glad to see an ex thriving, to sadness when realizing they’ve moved on. Remember, searching can leave you with more questions than answers, so you better think twice before diving into the past.

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